The latest ESG reporting stats

Some of the bullets from this “ESG News” article and this “ESG Today” article:

– Over 2/3 of large U.S. companies have dedicated sustainability reporting budgets, including 30% who plan to increase spending within the next 12 months, and 55% within the next 2 – 3 years. 76% of respondents reported that they are planning to implement or exploring dedicated software for specific sustainability applications.
– Over 80% of U.S. companies are building net-zero programs before any climate laws are enforced.
– 40% of companies have CEOs or boards directly leading sustainability initiatives.
– 84% plan to invest in sustainability software, with 73% viewing sustainability as a revenue driver.