New York: Deriving Business Value from Sustainability image

Companies across industries have invested a lot of resources in sustainability over the last few years. Pressure from investors, regulators, customers and employees has compelled leaders to take sustainability seriously. Sustainability activities - such as reporting, risk analysis and climate action planning - are often viewed by senior leadership as a cost of doing business, not an investment in value. But what is the value of sustainability efforts in the context of core business strategy? In this discussion, distinguished panel members will share their knowledge and thoughts from several different angles: from practitioners on the “front lines” to academic and investor perspectives.