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Tomorrow's earth, today's journey: Exploring pathways to sustainability

MARKET VIEW REPORT

As environmental awareness and regulatory pressures increase, sustainability and business resilience have become a critical strategic imperative for organisations across all sectors. Drawing on in-depth interviews and survey responses from 25 sustainability leaders across sectors, this report provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of sustainability management and the role of technology in promoting sustainable practices.

Leaders across industries are forging new paths towards environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and economic viability, recognising that these goals can align with and even drive financial and operational objectives.

Key Findings

Reputation Impact

Nearly 82% of leaders see sustainability initiatives as highly significant to their organisation's reputation, underlining the strategic importance of sustainability.

Technology Integration

While 54.5% of organisations rate their sustainability technology integration as advanced, there remains significant room for improvement and adoption of advanced tools.

Supply Chain Focus

An overwhelming 91% of leaders consider supply chain transparency critical to their sustainability goals. This highlights the growing need for end-to-end visibility and accountability across operations.

Digital Transformation

Over 80% of organisations now use digital solutions for environmental impact assessment, signalling a strong trend towards data-driven sustainability management.

Data-Driven Strategies

91% of organisations rely on data analysis and visualisation tools for sustainability strategy development, emphasising the importance of robust data management in sustainability efforts.

Geospatial Technology Adoption

Just over half (54.5%) of organisations currently use geospatial technologies in their sustainability initiatives, indicating a growing recognition of the value of spatial analysis in understanding risk and building a more resilient business.

These findings underscore the growing recognition of sustainability as a core business concern and the increasing role of technology in driving sustainable practices. This report explores how organisations are balancing environmental goals with financial performance, overcoming implementation challenges, enhancing supply chain visibility, and leveraging technology to drive sustainability outcomes.

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