CEO Sustainability Research Results 2023

This research, conducted at our CEO Sustainability Retreat, subtitled Transformation with Purpose, provides a fascinating insight into the challenges and priorities for CEOs this year.

Key findings from Criticaleye's CEO Research:

Most CEOs (75%) say they don’t have an integrated strategy for biodiversity and carbon reduction
Sustainability is the top priority for CEOs
Half of CEOs (51%) say pressure from investors and shareholders is preventing longer-term thinking
60% of CEOs expect their businesses to conduct M&A in the next year
Over half of CEOs (53%) say building senior leadership team alignment is where they need to improve

Don't miss this podcast on Board Dynamics for a Net Zero World, taken at our CEO Sustainability Retreat and featuring Criticaleye Host and Director of Content Marc Barber and special guests Francesca Ecsery, Non-executive Director, Air France and Mark Spelman, Non-executive Director, Buro Happold.

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