Market Insight: Climate Change Consulting Buyers’ Project Priorities For 2026
Connor Taylor
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Executive Summary
Sustainability leaders are in the midst of a strategic transformation, redefining decarbonization strategies in a post-net-zero world. Consequently, climate change consulting practice leads must understand developing corporate priorities, to meet customer demands and capture market share. This report – drawn from a survey of over 350 sustainability leaders, across six regions and 16 industries – provides a focused analysis examining how organizations currently work with consulting providers, and how they plan to extend their scopes of work in 2026.About the Authors
Connor Taylor
Principal Analyst
Connor is a Principal Analyst at Verdantix. He focuses on delivering research to help senior executives navigate decarbonization decision-making and build effective strategies...
Ryan Skinner
VP Research
Ryan is a VP Research at Verdantix, where he leads a team of analysts delivering research, data and advisory services that help clients navigate the fast-evolving landscape of...
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