Market Insight: 10 Predictions For ESG And Sustainability In 2025 And Beyond

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Executive Summary

This report explores the most significant themes that will impact the ESG and sustainability market in 2025, building on the research conducted by Verdantix over the past 12 months. In this report, we address the major trends and challenges we expect to influence firms’ ESG and sustainability strategies and investments over the coming year. Our analysts have made 10 predictions, covering the full spectrum of ESG and sustainability issues. Executives should use this report to understand the innovation occurring within the ESG market and to inform their strategies for 2025.

About the Authors

Luke Gowland

Luke Gowland

Senior Analyst

Luke is a Senior Analyst in the Verdantix ESG & Sustainability practice. His current research agenda focuses on the ESG reporting and data management landscape, as well as…

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Lily Turnbull

Lily Turnbull

Senior Analyst

Lily is a Senior Analyst in the Verdantix ESG & Sustainability practice. Her current research agenda focuses on ESG and sustainability services, ESG assurance, and sustain…

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Priyanka Bawa

Priyanka Bawa

Senior Analyst

Priyanka is a Senior Analyst in the Verdantix ESG & Sustainability practice. Her current research focuses on ESG and sustainability consulting services and social asp…

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Jessica Pransky

Jessica Pransky

Principal Analyst

Jessica is a Principal Analyst in the Verdantix ESG & Sustainability practice, which she joined in 2022. Her current research agenda covers ESG reporting and data manageme…

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Elisa Molero

Elisa Molero

Industry Analyst

Elisa Molero is an Industry Analyst in the Verdantix ESG & Sustainability practice. Her current research agenda focuses on emerging solutions and global market trends arou…

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Jessie Wilson

Jessie Wilson

Industry Analyst

Jessie is an Industry Analyst in the Verdantix ESG & Sustainability practice. Her current research agenda spans areas such as ESG reporting, the circular economy and suppl…

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Guy Lewis

Guy Lewis

Industry Analyst

Guy is an Industry Analyst in the Verdantix ESG & Sustainability practice. He currently leads research on circular economy software and services and supports research acro…

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Kim Knickle

Kim Knickle

Research Director, ESG & Sustainability

Kimberly Knickle is Research Director of the ESG & Sustainability practice at Verdantix. Her research areas encompass ESG regulations and reporting, ESG risk, supply chain…

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