Over 60% of companies have not interrupted their sustainability plans and 15% have accelerated the transition to more sustainable business models. Almost 60% have an internal CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) function and/or one linked to sustainability.
65% have defined objectives and related actions to mitigate climate change, compared to 38% in 2022. The most significant actions initiated are linked to the reduction of their emissions and the production of electricity from renewable sources. In fact, over 70% of the companies interviewed integrates the sustainability plan into the industrial plan, an increase of approximately 18% compared to the last survey. The potential relationship between real investments in short-term sustainability and possible long-term growth is consolidated. A certain correlation is noted between the trend in debt and the improvement in sustainability performance. The study was conducted by Ey in Italy and Coo of Ey EuropeWest, and is published by EY EuropeWest on behalf of Ey Italy and Ey Europe West. For more information, visit www.ey.com.