Sustainability trends 2026

Sustainability in 2026: How Businesses Are Shaping the Green Agenda

The sustainability transition is no longer being driven by policymakers – it’s being led by business. As 2026 begins, companies are proving that purpose, resilience and profitability are not competing priorities, but increasingly inseparable.
More than 60% of Chinese onshore listed companies plan to maintain or increase investments in climate action and emissions reduction initiatives, according to a new white paper.

Majority of Listed Chinese Companies Maintain or Increase Climate Action Spending

More than 60% of Chinese onshore listed companies plan to maintain or increase investments in climate action and emissions reduction initiatives, according to a new white paper.
A new report reveals 84% of S&P 500 companies have climate targets, but most are failing to reduce emissions. Here's what employers need to know.

ESG Reporting: Nearly Every US Public Company Now Reports on Sustainability

Sustainability reporting – once the domain of the world’s largest corporations only – has become an almost universal practice across the American corporate landscape, according to new research.
Change Leaders 2025

Meet 2025’s Top 100 Corporate Impact Leaders: The Changemakers Redefining Business for Good

The top 100 corporate impact leaders redefining business through sustainability, inclusion and purpose-driven innovation have been revealed.
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Nine in 10 CEOs Say Business Case for Sustainability is Stronger Than Ever, Reveals...

Nine in 10 global chief executives now say the business case for sustainability is stronger than it was five years ago, and almost all plan to maintain or expand their commitments, according to a new study.
Eight in 10 US companies say they remain committed to inclusion, fairness and diverse representation even as political and legal pressure forces organisations to rethink how they approach diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), according to a new study.

Mentoring Programme Doubles Places to Boost Career Progression for People of Colour in Sustainability

Despite growing attention on inclusion, the environmental and sustainability profession remains one of the UK’s least racially diverse sectors.
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Billions at Stake as UK Government Fails to Engage Business in Tackling Social Crises

The UK Government is missing out on billions in potential savings by failing to engage purpose-driven businesses in solving national issues like unemployment and mental health, according to a new report by charity ReGenerate.
Sustainability trends 2026

World Earth Day: CEOs Worldwide Embracing Climate Action as Top Priority, Confirms Study

New global research from YPO shows that CEOs worldwide are putting climate and environmental action at the heart of their long-term business goals.
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Financial Cakeism: Report Exposes Climate Contradictions in the Finance Sector

A new report from climate consultancy South Pole reveals a stark disconnect between climate rhetoric and investment reality.
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ESG Matters: Senior Leaders Value Sustainability While Juniors Demand Social Change

Senior executives are prioritising environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors when making career decisions, while junior employees are pushing for stronger social commitments, according to new research.
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