Connect the dots with one-liner insights…
- Over 50,000 companies worldwide are required to disclose detailed ESG data under the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive.
(European Union, 2024) - 51% of board directors believe their boards are adequately prepared to oversee upcoming ESG disclosure mandates — up from just 25% in 2022.
(PwC, 2023)
- 46% of consumers report purchasing more sustainable products to reduce their carbon footprint.
(PwC, 2024) - Despite concerns around the cost of living, consumers are willing to pay an average of 9.7% more for sustainably sourced or produced goods.
(PwC, 2024)
- Circular economy practices could reduce global CO2 emissions by 39% by 2030.
(Circle Economy Foundation, 2021) - With circular economy principles in place, up to 80% of global plastic waste could be recycled by 2040.
(UN Environment Programme, 2023)
- Global ESG assets under management are projected to reach $40 trillion by 2030, representing one-quarter of all managed funds.
(Bloomberg, 2024) - In 2023, sustainable funds outperformed traditional peers across all major asset classes and regions, delivering a median return of 12.6%.
(Morgan Stanley, 2024)
Businesses that lead effectively in sustainability are better positioned to reduce risk, foster innovation, and create long-term value.
- A 10% increase in ESG emphasis correlates with a 1.4% rise in company valuation.
(Wharton, 2024) - 75% of executives believe sustainability leads to better business outcomes, and 76% say it’s central to their strategy.
(IBM, 2024) - 75% of executives report increased sustainability investments in the past year.
(Deloitte, 2023)
