Global Corporate Survey 2022: ESG & Sustainability Budgets, Priorities And Tech Preferences

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Global Survey Reveals Priorities And Tech Preferences Of ESG And Sustainability Executives
Global Survey Features 400 Executives Across Geographies And Industries

ESG And Sustainability Is Becoming A Clearly Defined And Articulated Priority
Firms’ ESG And Sustainability Approaches Are Maturing And Becoming More Integrated Within Their Business
Reputational Pressure, More Buy-in From The C-Suite And New Climate Disclosure Rules Are Driving ESG Commitment And Spending Among Corporates

New Players Emerge, But Chief Sustainability Officers Lead On Sustainability Decisions
The C-Suite Continues To Play A Significant Role In Defining Sustainability Strategy And Spend 
Other Business Functions Help Define, Influence, Implement And Provide Data For ESG And Sustainability Strategy

Despite Economic Uncertainties, ESG And Sustainability Budgets Are Rising, Driven Predominantly By Climate Risk Disclosures
Mandatory And Voluntary ESG Reporting Are Major Driving Forces For ESG Budgets
Firms Expect Increases In ESG And Sustainability Consulting Budgets In 2023
Market Adoption Of ESG And Sustainability Software Solutions Is Expanding, But Still Immature 
Spend On ESG Software Is Set To Increase In 2023 As Regulatory And Stakeholder Pressure Mounts

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Figure 1. Survey Respondent Firm Size Breakdown
Figure 2. Survey Respondent Geographical Breakdown
Figure 3. Survey Respondent Industry Breakdown
Figure 4. ESG And Sustainability: Level Of Commitment
Figure 5. ESG And Sustainability: Future Integration Into Business Decision-Making
Figure 6. ESG And Sustainability Definitions
Figure 7. Drivers Behind Increased Commitment To ESG And Sustainability
Figure 8. Decision-Makers Responsible For Defining ESG Strategies
Figure 9. Decision-Makers Responsible For Funding ESG Strategies
Figure 10. Business Functions Responsible For Implementing ESG Strategies
Figure 11. Rules And Frameworks That Influence ESG And Sustainability Spending
Figure 12. ESG And Sustainability Processes Funding Priorities
Figure 13. ESG And Sustainability Consulting Services Spending Priorities In 2023
Figure 14. Priorities When Selecting A Consulting Provider For ESG And Sustainability Initiatives
Figure 15. Technology Approaches To Manage ESG And Sustainability Use Cases
Figure 16. Priorities When Selecting A Software Provider For ESG And Sustainability Initiatives
Figure 17. Projected Spend Change On Software Categories In 2023