1. Sustainability isn’t fluff—it fuels business value 2. They’re doing more—but talking less 3. ESG isn’t just ethical—it’s financial 4. Regulatory uncertainty isn’t deterring action Why should you care? Bottom line The statistic isn’t just a headline—it reflects a powerful shift: most large companies view sustainability as a strategic investment.
Key Impact Points: Schneider Electric Unveils Zeigo Hub to Transform Global Supply Chain Sustainability Schneider Electric has launched Zeigo™ Hub, a next-generation digital platform to help organizations decarbonize their supply chains and meet Scope 3 emissions targets with confidence. Backed by Schneider Electric’s global sustainability leadership, Zeigo Hub is designed
2. Energy & Climate: Acceleration Mode 3. Circular Economy: No Longer Optional 4. Nature & Biodiversity: On the Balance Sheet 5. Emerging Priorities AI energy tension:Google DeepMind’s AI cuts energy use in data centers by 30%, but global data centers now consume 340 TWh/year—more than the UK.
Key Impact Points: Fashion Industry Veteran Joins Mango’s Board Mango has appointed Helena Helmersson, former CEO of the H&M Group, as an independent member of its Board of Directors. The move is part of the fashion giant’s ongoing push to professionalize its management structure and align with international governance standards.
Key Impact Points: Nestlé Hits 2025 Climate Target Early Nestlé has reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by 20% compared to 2018 levels—hitting its 2025 target one year early, according to its 2024 Non-Financial Statement. The $90B food giant achieved the reduction through supply chain initiatives like training farmers, cutting methane,
Key Impact Points: Mars Doubles Down on Sustainability with $250M Innovation Fund Mars, Incorporated has launched the Mars Sustainability Investment Fund (MSIF), committing up to $250 million to accelerate innovation in climate and sustainability solutions. The fund will focus on advanced agriculture, low-emission ingredients, and next-generation packaging, targeting scalable solutions
Key Impact Points: Piauí Advances Climate Leadership with Landmark Carbon Agreement The State of Piauí has signed a breakthrough agreement with Silvania, a global natural capital investment platform backed by a USD $500 million commitment, to implement a jurisdictional REDD+ (JREDD) program aimed at halting deforestation and fostering sustainable development.
Key Impact Points: TIME and Statista spotlight global corporate climate leadership TIME and Statista have released the 2025 list of the World’s 500 Most Sustainable Companies, recognizing top firms based on 2023 data measuring public commitments and progress toward sustainability goals. Schneider Electric, headquartered in France, took the top spot
Key Points: HLPF 2025 to Review Five Key SDGs Under Theme of Inclusive, Evidence-Based Action The 2025 High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) will be held in New York from 14 to 23 July, under the auspices of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). The forum will
Key Impact Points Companies Align Sustainability with Business Value Sustainability has shifted from an optional responsibility to a core business strategy for most corporates, according to Sustainable Signals: Corporates 2025, a new report from Morgan Stanley’s Institute for Sustainable Investing. 88% of companies worldwide now see sustainability as a value
