Nearly 54% of executives say environmental performance is central to long-term growth, signaling a shift in how companies define business value, according to Onterris’ The Onterris Outlook: Why environmental performance is business-critical report.
“Business performance increasingly depends on how well companies manage environmental risks, resource efficiency and regulatory compliance,” says Vijay Manthripragada, president and CEO of Onterris. “Environmental challenges today are systemic. They cross borders, disrupt supply chains, influence costs and impact reliability and capital markets. This report reflects a clear reality: environmental performance is no longer peripheral. It is a core operating discipline required to manage risk and sustain growth.”
Key takeaways:
- Companies with more advanced environmental programs are three times more likely to report being ahead of their goals and twice as likely to report improved capital access and competitiveness.
- 90% report improved access to capital over the past five years, with 43% citing significant gains. Many report operational cost savings exceeding 10% across energy, water and waste management sectors.
- Globally, 76% of companies have established environmental strategies and targets, and 75% report they are on track to meet them. Among higher-performing organizations, more than 70% are increasing investment in environmental programs.
