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Insider polled 614 business decision-makers in 7 countries about investment in innovation, ESG, and purpose.
A majority of respondents reported that their companies have ESG policies as well as specific goals.
Companies are learning how to measure ESG performance, as investors look for consistent, reliable data and analysis.
Companies are increasingly setting environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals, as systems to measure the impact of ESG initiatives are evolving to meet the moment.
The momentum could be a driver of new areas of business transformation, particularly if companies focus on outcomes in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).