From AI to Biodiversity: Key ESG Trends Defining the Second Half of 2024
In the latter half of 2024, ESG strategies are influenced by regulations like the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive. Enhanced regulatory requirements, the integration of AI in reporting, and a focus on supply chain transparency are driving companies to improve sustainability, identify risks, and ensure compliance.
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Only 37% of Leaders View Sustainability Deeply Embedded Within Their Organization, Report Finds
New research exposes a critical gap in corporate sustainability, revealing that only 37% of leaders believe sustainability is deeply integrated within their organizations. This stark finding underscores the urgent need for companies to transition from superficial commitments to embedding sustainability at the heart of their operational and strategic frameworks.
“While directly serving their customers, companies should indirectly serve the interests of society by taking responsibility for the holistic impact of their activities. Its simply a more broad view of value creation. This is what ESG is all about.”
Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr, CEO of Mayflower-Plymouth