For sustainability, 2023 was the year boundless excitement gave way to pragmatic realism.
As the challenge of meeting bold commitments became clear, many companies started to rethink what is achievable and on what timeline. Building a sustainable business remains a strategic imperative.
Customers, consumers, and regulators are demanding it. Risk and competition will compel it. Transitions in energy, food, and other sectors are well underway.
Sooner than expected, a mix of new technologies, consumer and customer behavior, and smart policy will create valuable opportunities for the most forward-thinking companies across industries.
In this report, Bain experts with diverse perspectives and industry experience offer new research, market intelligence, and insights to help navigate current trends and transitions while planning for the coming year and beyond.
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Jean-Charles van den Branden
Leader of Bain’s Global Sustainability practice