Key insights include: 

·Executives are optimistic.75% agree COP27 will

generate the outcomes needed to conform to the ParisAgreement-and 87% say investing in environmentallysustainable practices has long-term economic benefits.

·Nearly 40% of organizations will accelerate

sustainability efforts over the next year. Yet, externalfactors such as inflation and geopolitical issues arehaving an impact on some corporate climate andsustainability strategies.

·Mixed views on government support.

While 55% ofexecutives support new government regulations andpolicies, only 27% say they want governments toprioritize enforcing existing regulations and policies.

·Most organizations have initiated climate mitigationand/or adaptation strategies.

69% are executingmitigation and 68% are executing adaptationstrategies, but some industries are lagging.

·Security risks related to climate change lead list ofglobal concerns. 

Executives also flag greenwashingand ensuring a just transition as key issues that needmore global attention.