Sustain 2025: A Global Call for Resilient, Sustainable Business

June 17, 2025 EcoVadis EN


Sustain 2025 spotlighted supply chain sustainability, ESG compliance readiness and scope 3 action as keys to business resilience in uncertain times.

We’re in what thought leader John Elkington describes as a “sustainability recession”. Global instability and economic volatility are causing some governments and companies to scale back their ESG commitments and push sustainability priorities to the margins.

But our annual Sustain conference, held this March in Paris, was a powerful counterpoint. With 700 business leaders and sustainability practitioners attending in person – and another 2,400 joining virtually from over 100 countries – the event underscored a critical truth: pulling back on sustainability now will only leave us more vulnerable in the long term. Across inspiring panel discussions and breakout sessions, we heard that the path forward demands stronger collaboration, smarter supply chains and bold leadership that transforms both the how and why of business. 



Read the full article at: resources.ecovadis.com

Read more...

About the Author

EcoVadis EN

EcoVadis is a purpose-driven company dedicated to embedding sustainability intelligence into every business decision worldwide. We offer a full range of solutions including IQ-Plus Risk & Compliance Management, EcoVadis Ratings, and Carbon Action Module for Scope 3 Decarbonization. Key features like 360/Live News Monitoring, Academy E-learning and Corrective action plans help companies comply with ESG regulations, reduce GHG emissions, and improve the sustainability performance of their business and value chain across 250 industries in 185 countries.

Follow on Twitter Follow on Linkedin Visit Website More Content by EcoVadis EN
Previous Article
EcoVadis Index: The Trends Behind the 2020-2024 Sustainability Ratings
EcoVadis Index: The Trends Behind the 2020-2024 Sustainability Ratings

As a conclusion to our annual Sustain conference – or rather, a launchpad for addressing the challenges of ...

Next Article
5 Key Accelerators of Leading Sustainable Procurement Programs
5 Key Accelerators of Leading Sustainable Procurement Programs

Driving positive impact and realizing sustainability-enhanced growth opportunities across supply chains has...