Sustainability

Sustainability is everybody’s business.

EY is committed to helping business create value for sustainability as well as helping sustainability create value for business – reframing how business approaches sustainability and putting it at the center of how value is created.

We call this Value-Led Sustainability – a way of protecting and creating new sources of value – for business, people, society and the world as a whole. And that makes it everybody’s business.

Explore our global insights below on some of the key sustainability and ESG challenges organizations face today and learn how your business can help build a better, more sustainable working world.

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Realizing AI’s potential for sustainable value creation requires building confidence, taking a holistic approach and augmenting people. Learn more.

Amy Brachio + 1

How will understanding climate risk move you from ambition to action?

The fifth EY Climate Risk Barometer shows an increase in companies reporting on climate but falling short of carbon ambitions. Learn more.

Dr. Matthew Bell + 1

How can adopting regenerative principles unlock a sustainable future?

The a New Economy report shows how sustainable future will be in our reach, if we move towards a regenerative economy's five guiding principles. Find out how.

Dr. Matthew Bell + 1

Driving impact to 2030 and beyond

There are just over five years to milestone targets for nature, the environment and sustainable development. EY teams are joining governments, policymakers, NGOs, citizens and businesses at key global forums to help inform and accelerate public and private sector action in meeting climate, nature and international goals.

22 - 29 Sept. 2024, New York, United States

Progress on climate is at a critical crossroads. As companies continue to grapple with the evolving business landscape, including sustainability disclosure regulation and geopolitical headwinds, we examined why the business imperative for climate action has never been clearer.

EY teams joined this annual event hosted by the Climate Group and New York City, which took place in conjunction with the UN General Assembly (UNGA).

We convened public and private sector stakeholders across a range of issues to discuss the actions we could take to drive change at scale, helping ensure lasting economic, societal and environmental impact for everyone.
21 Oct - 1 Nov. 2024, Cali, Colombia
The Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity

The adoption of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework in 2022 by 195 nations was the largest commitment to ocean and land conservation in history. COP16 was a milestone meeting of governments, NGOs and business on the progress and operationalizing of the agreement. EY teams analyzed progress and supported discussions key to the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Agreement. At the event, we explored how nature-positive policies are emerging and what reforms are necessary to unlock climate finance, as well as the nature-positive solutions and actions needed for long-term nature restoration and regeneration.

Register here to access the calendar of EY events at COP16.
11 - 22 Nov. 2024, Baku, Azerbaijan
The Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Climate Change

COP29 was crucial in collectively securing progress and investment for achieving the Paris Agreements’ 1.5°C target. The conference played a pivotal role in uniting nations in updating climate pledges, including the Global Goal on Adaptation, committing to crucial climate action, and unlocking climate finance including the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) and, Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).

With the private sector becoming increasingly key to implementation, EY teams convened key stakeholders across government, public and private sectors to address the opportunities, challenges and actions needed to shape a future where business, people and planet thrive.
20 - 24 Jan. 2025, Davos, Switzerland

EY leaders will convene at the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, joining leaders of government, business and society to address key global and regional challenges. These include responding to geopolitical shocks, stimulating growth to improve living standards, and stewarding a just and inclusive energy transition.

More details coming soon.

Our latest thinking

Four factors to guide investment in battery storage

RECAI 63: Demand for battery energy storage is growing amid grid volatility. The EY ranking of investment hotspots highlights opportunities. Learn more.

Arnaud de Giovanni + 1

How citizen scientists are mobilizing to save the planet

Join the citizen science movement and contribute to critical research projects. Learn more.

Gillian Hinde

How private boards unlock value by elevating risk management

Private boards can unlock value by elevating risk management. Learn more.

Ken Marshall

How to drive value beyond ESG reporting

In this webcast, panelists discuss how to prepare for the next steps of your sustainability transformation. Learn more.

How can CFOs uncover the material among the immaterial

The EY Global Corporate Reporting Survey finds a significant reporting disconnect with investors on ESG disclosures. Learn more.

Myles Corson

Top 10 geopolitical developments for 2024

An even more complex geopolitical environment is on the horizon. Learn how businesses need to innovate and adapt their strategies to stay ahead.

Courtney Rickert McCaffrey + 2

Six ways cities can become more resilient and sustainable

How city leaders can build resilience while achieving their economic goals and improving life for citizens – today and into the future. Find out more.

Catherine Friday + 1

Can a universal carbon price be fair for everyone?

Most governments and climate experts agree we need a carbon price to reach net zero. Delivering a just transition is the hard part. Read more.

Catherine Friday + 1

How can AI help us accelerate the pace of change the world needs

Realizing AI’s potential for sustainable value creation requires building confidence, taking a holistic approach and augmenting people. Learn more.

Amy Brachio + 1

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Nonfinancial and Integrated Reporting

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Sustainability in Financial Services

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Gill Lofts

Tokuya Takizawa

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