Key 2024 sustainability trends driving the year ahead

As the physical risks from climate change increase, 2024 will see companies concentrating their focus on adapting and planning for the disruption it will bring.

Data is at the heart of this shift towards sustainable thinking. Technologies such as AI are evolving to extract value from this data, but the risks and opportunities need to be evaluated. And amid geopolitical and climate-related uncertainty, many companies have decided to wait and see what regulations emerge before committing.

This tension between urgency and inaction will continue to influence sustainability discussions throughout 2024, as reflected in this trends report, which draws on the research and contributions of researchers and analysts across S&P Global’s divisions.

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