Are you looking for sustainability statistics? Want to know what the numbers say? Then you’ve come to the right place. Here, we delve into sustainability statistics, ESG data, and corporate sustainability insights to help you understand the state of sustainability in 2024.
Sustainability Statistics you should know
Here are some of our favorite statistics about sustainability and ESG that we’d like to share with you!
Global renewable energy capacity in 2023: 3.8 terawatts [Statista]
Investments in energy transition technologies in 2023: 1.7 trillion U.S. dollars, at a growth of 17% year over year. [Statista]
Over 40 countries have mandatory GHG reporting requirements in place while more have at least some regulations in place. [BIS IFC Report]
Top 10 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) rankings in 2024 according to the UN:
- Finland – 86.35
- Sweden – 85.70
- Denmark – 85.00
- Germany – 83.45
- France – 82.76
- Austria – 82.55
- Norway – 82.23
- Croatia – 82.19
- United Kingdom – 82.16
- Poland – 81.69
50,000
– Estimated number of companies obligated to comply with the EU’s CSRD reporting requirements according to the European Commission.
92% of business leaders believe their company can grow while reducing greenhouse gas emissions
according to Deloitte’s 2024 CxO Sustainability Report.
Bloomberg’s ESG investment trends project global ESG assets to exceed $50 trillion by 2025, representing over a third of all managed assets.
26x
– the amount by which scope 3 upstream emissions exceed Scopes 1 and 2 combined. [CDP & BCG]
Air pollution stands as the leading environmental health risk globally, contributing to over 8 million premature deaths annually according to the UN Environment Programme.
The global production of plastics has surged 230-fold since the 1950s, leading to significant environmental pollution, with millions of tons entering oceans each year, adversely affecting marine ecosystems. [Our World in Data]
10 Million Hectares
– Forest cut down each year according to the UN FAO.
Conclusion: The Future of Sustainability
The numbers speak for themselves: Sustainability is a business necessity, not a choice. As regulatory frameworks tighten and consumer demand for eco-friendly practices grows, businesses that embrace sustainability and ESG will lead the way.
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