Global Corporate Survey 2021: EHS Budgets, Priorities And Tech Preferences

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Global EHS Survey Reveals The Changing Scope Of EHS 
Annual Global Survey Features Over 300 EHS Executives Across Industries

EHS Initiatives Have Risen Up The Corporate Agenda 
EHS Functions Are Tasked With Meeting A New Suite Of Goals 
Corporate ESG Initiatives Are Influencing EHS Reporting And Software Usage 
Mental Health Is An Emergent Trend Set To Broaden The Scope Of EHS Duties 

The Broadening Scope Of EHS Is Contributing To Elevated Budgets 
Substantial Budget Increases In The Past Year Are Set To Continue During The Next 12 Months 

EHS Software Is Adapting To Cater To An Expanding Breadth Of Customer Needs 
EHS Processes Are Managed Across A Diverse Range Of Systems, Stalling Digitization 
Emerging EHS Use Cases Will Present Continued Growth Prospects For Software Providers 

Firms Are Expanding Their Use Of Digital Technologies Beyond Mobile Applications, Analytics And Sensors 
Two Technologies Emerge As Front Runners For Budget Increases In 2022 

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Figure 1. Industry Categorization Of Firms 
Figure 2. Geographic Location Of Respondents 
Figure 3. EHS Function Priorities Over The Next Two Years 
Figure 4. Divisions Grouped Within EHS Functions 
Figure 5. Impact Of COVID-19 On Long-Term Strategies 
Figure 6. The Role Of EHS In Supporting ESG Initiatives 
Figure 7. Increasing Responsibility Over Mental Health And Wellbeing Initiatives 
Figure 8. Mental Health And Wellbeing Management Responsibility 
Figure 9. Challenges To Improving Mental Health And Wellbeing Management 
Figure 10. Change In EHS Spend Over The Past 12 Months 
Figure 11. Change In EHS Spend In The Next 12 Months 
Figure 12. Change In Spend Across EHS Categories In 2022 
Figure 13. Solution Type Utilization Rates 
Figure 14. Digitization Of EHS Processes 
Figure 15. Adoption Of Software By EHS Processes In 2022 
Figure 16-1. EHS Software Market: 2022 Investment Plans (Respondents Currently Using Software) 
Figure 16-2. EHS Software Market: 2022 Investment Plans (Respondents Currently Not Using Software) 
Figure 17. Adoption Of Digital Technologies In 2022 
Figure 18. Investment In Digital Technologies In 2022