Worldwide Sustainability and ESG 2024 Predictions

This document is a research report that presents IDC's top 10 predictions for sustainability and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) for the year 2024. It outlines the evolving corporate sustainability landscape, emphasizing the need for organizations to align their sustainability targets with feasible strategies amidst tightening regulations and ongoing challenges in data collection and reporting. The report identifies that 42% of organizations are now considered 'sustainability mainstreamers,' reflecting a shift in maturity levels compared to previous years. The predictions cover various key areas, including decarbonization, circularity, and social sustainability, and highlight the increasing importance of integrating sustainability metrics into enterprise technology procurements. The report also discusses the role of technology in enabling sustainability efforts and the necessity for organizations to make informed decisions regarding their investments in ESG-related solutions. Overall, it emphasizes the critical role of IT in supporting sustainable transformation and achieving measurable returns on investment.