Survey: From strategy to spend - the state of sustainability in business

Global Sustainability Services Survey 2025

In a year marked by regulatory rollbacks and political pressures, businesses face an increasingly uncertain sustainability landscape. At the same time, climate-related losses have surpassed $100 billion, underscoring the urgency for action.
Our inaugural Global Sustainability Services Survey reveals that sustainability remains a strategic priority for companies worldwide:
  • 87% of respondents say sustainability is important to their business strategy
  • 83% report a competitive advantage from an embedded sustainability programme
The report explores:
  • Regional dynamics – from CSRD uncertainty in Europe to capital constraints in AsiaPac and long-term versus short term pressures in LatAm
  • Strategic insights – why companies continue to invest despite short-term challenges
As a global professional services organisation, we are committed to helping clients lead confidently in a complex and shifting environment.
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From roadblocks to results

Our inaugural global sustainability survey highlights how you can turn roadblocks into results:

  • Quick wins with long-term impact: Identify initiatives that show immediate ROI (e.g., energy efficiency upgrades) while contributing to long-term decarbonisation.
  • Regulatory roadmaps: Create simplified, visual guides to help teams understand upcoming regulations and their implications. Break down sustainability initiatives into manageable phases to reduce overwhelm.
  • Training & capacity building: Offer targeted workshops on environmental, social, governance and other sustainability fundamentals.
  • Centralised data platforms: Invest in digital tools that consolidate data across business units and geographies.
  • Cross-functional collaboration: Involve IT, finance, and operations teams to ensure data accuracy and relevance.



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Key regional insights

EUROPE:

  • 42% of European companies are still evaluating their company’s approach to sustainability
  • Only 25% of European companies have a mature sustainability programme embedded into their business
  • However, 53% of European companies have published a sustainability report

ASIAPAC:

The current primary focus for companies in AsiaPac is complying with legislation (primarily driven by Australia)

  • 47% of respondents have published a sustainability report (lower than Europe at 53%)
  • 36% of respondents are primarily focused on compliance with sustainability regulations
  • 31% are integrating sustainability into their business operations

LATAM AND CARIBBEAN:

Despite regulatory and political setbacks, Latam companies are progressing their sustainability programmes

  • 68% of the companies surveyed have published a sustainability report
  • 42% of respondents report having a mature sustainability programme
  • 37% of respondents are working to integrate sustainability into their business strategy