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85% of executives plan to proceed with climate disclosures
Most executives (97%) believe sustainability reporting will provide a business advantage within two years, with an equal percentage saying integrated financial and sustainability data helps identify performance gaps that drive financial growth, according to new research from Workiva, a financial and sustainability reporting software provider.
The study of 1,600 global corporate leaders reveals that 85% plan to proceed with climate disclosures regardless of political shifts, while 93% of institutional investors say they are more likely to invest in companies with integrated financial and non-financial reporting.
Despite market uncertainties, corporate commitment to sustainability continues to grow, with over 10,000 companies and institutions setting or committing to science-based decarbonization targets — a 29% increase year-over-year.
Other key findings:
- 96% of investors agree sustainability reporting strengthens financial performance.
- 92% of investors rank data accuracy as fundamental for evaluating organizations.
- Nearly 25% of executives do not fully…
