Technology: a Blueprint for a More Sustainable Future

Leaders from across the globe recently reconvened for the World Economic Forum’s 53rd annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, and covered everything from the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine, to the state of the global economy and more. However, one elephant in the room seemed to pose the greatest challenge for all delegates: the future state of our environment. From climate change, to ESG, to natural disasters, global leaders are contemplating how they can make a positive impact for the future of our world and how to align their companies and communities for progressive change and future prosperity.

In recent years, environmental sustainability has increasingly become a boardroom topic. In fact, despite growing concerns around a potential recession, many CEOs are planning to make sustainable investments a top priority. According to the latest EY CEO Outlook Pulse report, 39% of CEOs surveyed are planning to increase investment in sustainability as a core aspect of their strategies and offerings, including net-zero and other environmental and societal priorities. The reason: companies are seeing the critical advantages that embedding ESG factors into strategic planning has on enhancing their brands, strengthening their operations and building trust with key stakeholders.