In a year marked by regulatory rollbacks and political pressures, businesses face an increasingly uncertain sustainability landscape. At the same time, climate-related losses have surpassed $100 billion, underscoring the urgency for action.
Our inaugural Global Sustainability Services Survey reveals that sustainability remains a strategic priority for companies worldwide:
- 87% of respondents say sustainability is important to their business strategy
- 83% report a competitive advantage from an embedded sustainability programme
The report explores:
- Regional dynamics – from CSRD uncertainty in Europe to capital constraints in AsiaPac and long-term versus short term pressures in LatAm
- Strategic insights – why companies continue to invest despite short-term challenges
As a global professional services organisation, we are committed to helping clients lead confidently in a complex and shifting environment.
Download the full report to uncover actionable insights and see how businesses are turning sustainability into a driver of value and resilience.
Our inaugural global sustainability survey highlights how you can turn roadblocks into results:
- Quick wins with long-term impact: Identify initiatives that show immediate ROI (e.g., energy efficiency upgrades) while contributing to long-term decarbonisation
- Regulatory roadmaps: Create simplified, visual guides to help teams understand upcoming regulations and their implications. Break down sustainability initiatives into manageable phases to reduce overwhelm
- Training & capacity building: Offer targeted workshops on environmental, social, governance and other sustainability fundamentals
- Centralised data platforms: Invest in digital tools that consolidate data across business units and geographies
- Cross-functional collaboration: Involve IT, finance, and operations teams to ensure data accuracy and relevance
Key regional insights:
EUROPE:
- 42% of European companies are still evaluating their company’s approach to sustainability
- Only 25% of European companies have a mature sustainability programme embedded into their business
- However, 53% of European companies have published a sustainability report
ASIAPAC:
The current primary focus for companies in AsiaPac is complying with legislation (primarily driven by Australia)
- 47% of respondents have published a sustainability report (lower than Europe (53%)
- 36% of respondents are primarily focused on compliance with sustainability regulations
- 31% are integrating sustainability into their business operations
LATIN AMERICA:
Despite regulatory and political setbacks, Latam companies are progressing their sustainability programmes
- 68% of the companies surveyed have published a sustainability report
- 42% of respondents report having a mature sustainability programme
- 37% of respondents are working to integrate sustainability into their business strategy