2023 Key Sustainability Trends and Developments in EMEA

Executive Snapshot

• Figure: Executive Snapshot: 2023 Key Sustainability Trends and Developments in EMEA

New Market Developments and Dynamics

• Key Trends in 2023

• The Energy Crisis Accelerates Decarbonization and Diverts Attention

• Figure: Impact of Rising Energy Prices on Business Cost

• ESG Disclosure Challenges: Calls for Transparency

• Sustainable Supply Chain

• Circularity: Driven by the Rollout of Digital Product Passport Requirements

• Acceleration of Sustainable Business Transformation

• Figure: Key Elements of Sustainable Business Transformation

• Skills Shortage Calls for New Leadership

• Outlook: What Are the Newly Evolving Topics?

• Beyond Decarbonization, New Environmental Topics Are Evolving

• Pressure from Society and Consumers Intensifies in Europe

• The Low-Hanging Fruit has been Picked: The Search for a Business Case

• Danger of a Tech Backlash

• Broader Trend Forming Against the Current Economic System

Advice for Technology Suppliers and Services Providers

• Expand Your Sustainability Capabilities Beyond ESG Reporting

• Build Environmental Solutions Beyond Decarbonization

• Target Sectors with High and Hard-to-Abate Emissions

• Build Out a Strong Partner Ecosystem and Collaborate

• Accelerate Your Own Sustainability Journey and Be Transparent About Your Achievements — and Shortcomings

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• Synopsis