Global Corporate Survey 2023: EHS Budgets, Priorities And Tech Preferences
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Executive Summary
This report helps EHS executives benchmark their firms’ budgets, investment priorities and technology preferences relative to their global peer group. The data collected through the Verdantix survey also provide context and evidence for strategic decision-making and long-term planning by EHS consulting and technology providers. The 2023 version of the annual global Verdantix EHS survey spanned 30 countries and 25 industries. Of the 301 respondents, 75% represented firms with revenues greater than $1 billion and 67% held titles of director or above. Respondent data indicate increased spending over the next 12 months, with more than 75% of participants noting a rise in amounts directed towards new or ongoing projects. Higher budgetary expenditure stems from continued and accelerating pressure around environmental concerns and ESG reporting mandates. Firms are also applying novel technology such as AI across multiple use cases, and taking steps to confront and address evolving risks. Verdantix expects the pace and breadth of EHS technology adoption to continue to grow across the digital landscape.
Table of contents
Global survey shows EHS budgets and priorities shaped by economic recovery and continued ESG focusAnnual global survey features 301 EHS executives across 25 industries
The EHS function continues to evolve, to address new challenges
EHS function remains a key player in achieving corporate ESG initiatives, but challenges still plague integration
Firms seek a consolidated EHS platform to meet diverse strategic goals
EHS function sees broad applications of software for traditional processes
Novel digital technology penetration continues, as innovation opens up new opportunities for EHS enhancement
Recovering economic situation drives rebounding EHS budgets
EHS budgets shift away from COVID-19 response, with a surge towards ESG and safety
AI incorporation remains a priority across multiple use cases
Risk vectors are increasingly weighed for EHS inclusion
Table of figures
Figure 1. Industry categorization of firmsFigure 2. Geographic location of respondents
Figure 3. EHS priority areas for the next two years
Figure 4. Granular EHS contribution to ESG initiatives
Figure 5. Changes in spending directed towards ESG and sustainability initiatives
Figure 6. Barriers to improving ESG performance
Figure 7. EHS digitization strategies over the next two years
Figure 8. Drivers for EHS IT system consolidation
Figure 9. Adoption of software by EHS process in 2024
Figure 10. Digital technology adoption in 2024
Figure 11. Change in EHS spend over the next 12 months
Figure 12. Internal EHS investment case criteria
Figure 13. Change in spend across EHS categories in 2024
Figure 14. AI EHS use cases by importance
Figure 15. Risk management importance by category
Organisations mentioned
Avetta, BCG, Benchmark Gensuite, CO2 AI, Cority, Ecometrica, EcoOnline, Enablon, Enhesa, Envizi, Everbridge, Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), GPS Insight, HSI, IBM, Intelex, KPA, LONEALERT, MetricStream, Protex AI, StaySafe, Thomson Reuters, US National Safety Council, Vista Equity Partners, WeSustain, Wolters KluwerAbout the authors
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