We asked: Are organizations spending more on sustainability? Does it merit more attention from the top? More than 4,700 managers responded. Here’s what they told us.
THIS IS THE THIRD YEAR that MIT Sloan Management Review has teamed up with the Boston Consulting Group on our Sustainability & Innovation Global Executive Study. Our inquiry includes conducting a survey to which more than 4,700 executives, managers and thought leaders from around the world and from a wide range of industries responded. The results of our third annual survey are now in, and we’ve begun analyzing the data.
Results from this year’s survey — conducted during June and July — indicate a growing interest in sustainability on the part of businesses. More respondents this year than last believe that sustainability-related strategies are necessary to be competitive. Respondents say their organizations are committing more money and attention to sustainability — and anticipate a continuing commitment in the coming year.
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