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Have periodic board-level meetings
addressingsustainability.
28%
Businesses believe senior leadership will be the number
one factor in the success of sustainability initiatives over the
next three years.
44% Work with NGOs and civil society
to addresssustainability issues.
27%
Businesses work with competitors to seek out ideas for sustainability
innovation.
32%
Believe technological innovation
will drive the success of their sustainability strategy in the next
three years.
Believe that technological developments contribute to
sustainability-related innovations.
61%
Businesses successfully harness technology to
generate new ideas.
41%
Businesses turn to employees for sustainability innovation - with 49%
seeking contributions from suppliers, and 41% from customers.
71% 21%
Believe technological innovation
will drive the success of their sustainability
strategy over the nextthree years.
Use technology to develop more sustainable
business models.
58%
Use innovative technologies to reduce their
environmental impact.
Are developing more sustainable products and
services.
48%
Over the next three years, businesses say that partnerships will be important contributors to
driving sustainability success.
Successfully drive sustainability across their
supply chains.
31%
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Leadership
Innovation
Collaboration
Technology
Recognise sustainability as a source of competitive
advantage.
49%
74%