The visionary CEO’s guide to sustainability series
The Visionary CEO’s Guide to Sustainability is a series of annual research reports examining how senior executives integrate sustainability into core strategy, operations, and decision-making. The series explores leadership responses to evolving environmental, regulatory, technological, and market pressures, with a focus on practical execution and long-term business resilience.
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OVERVIEW
Overview
The Visionary CEO’s Guide to Sustainability is a benchmark series, first initiated in 2023, that examines how corporate leaders are integrating sustainability into business strategy, operations, and capital allocation across global industries.
Purpose
The purpose of the series is to provide a structured, decision-relevant view of how sustainability considerations intersect with commercial performance, risk management, and long-term value creation. It is designed to support senior executives and finance professionals as sustainability moves from ambition setting to execution.
Methodology
The methodology combines secondary market research, analysis of publicly available financial and corporate information, and structured interviews with industry leaders and practitioners. The series synthesises insights across regions and sectors to assess evolving approaches to sustainability governance, investment prioritisation, and operational integration.
Use for finance professionals
For finance professionals, the series can be used as a reference to understand how peers are framing sustainability within financial planning, capital deployment, and performance management. It also provides context for assessing strategic alignment, evaluating transition readiness, and informing internal discussions on sustainability-related risks and opportunities.
