IBM Study: Sustainability Remains a Business Imperative, But Current Approaches are Falling Short

March 22, 2024 EcoVadis EN


- Three-quarters (76%) of surveyed executives agree that sustainability is central to their business, but nearly half (47%) say they struggle to fund sustainability investments
- Organizations that embed sustainability throughout the business are more likely to see financial benefits, yet only 31% of respondents report they incorporate sustainability data and insights into operational improvements to a great extent


Read the full article at: newsroom.ibm.com

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