The CSO Guide: Planning Ahead For 2025 (Webinar)

09 Sep, 2024

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Executive Summary

If you're a Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO), the pressure is on. The stakes are higher than ever, while disclosure regulations – like the EU’s CSRD – roll in, stakeholders and consumers are pushing for greater transparency around business practices. In order for a business to survive in the coming years, a robust ESG and sustainability strategy is paramount. 

But how will you know if you're getting it right?

This webinar will draws on the data collected from our recently published global survey of 400 ESG and sustainability executives to help attendees benchmark their firms’ budgets, investment priorities and technology preferences relative to their global peer group.

Join us to explore:

  • Key trends in ESG and sustainability strategy in 2024 and beyond
  • How budgets are being bolstered in response to new regulations, and how firms are investing them
  • Sector and region-specific funding priorities

About the Authors

Luke Gowland

Luke Gowland

Senior Analyst

Luke is a Senior Analyst at Verdantix, specializing in ESG and sustainability reporting software and financial ESG. He advises both technology buyers and software vendor and s...

Jessica Pransky

Jessica Pransky

Principal Analyst

Jessica is a Principal Analyst at Verdantix, specializing in providing insights to sustainability leaders and analysing ESG and sustainability reporting software. She advises ...

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