Beyond Checking the Box

Why isn’t sustainability generating more impact for organisations? In this report, Criticaleye Partner, IBM,  emphasises that businesses can enhance profitability and growth by embedding sustainability into their core operations, rather than treating it as a secondary concern. Companies that do so see significant improvements in revenue and efficiency, the report argues.
 
Key Takeaways include:

• Spending on sustainability reporting exceeds spending on sustainability innovation by 43 percent
• organisations that embed sustainability throughout their operations show better sustainability and financial outcomes
• 53 percent of organisations that embed sustainability say that business benefits are essential for justifying sustainability investments