The last 12 months have been tumultuous for the global sustainable business movement. Notable companies have rolled back ESG commitments, reporting frameworks have undergone reviews and changes, and the recent COP30 agreement lacked tangible takeaways for the private sector.

For some, sustainability competes with short-term economic stability; for others, it is purely viewed as a compliance exercise. However, with research pointing to the fact that many businesses plan to maintain or increase funding for sustainability over the next few years, it is hoped that sustainability is merely in a “winter” and that a resurgence in activity, investment, and ambition will occur in 2026.

edie’s latest survey uncovers the attitudes of those tasked with delivering, evolving, revamping, and rebaselining corporate climate commitments. How big are sustainability teams? How well resourced are they? Do they think they are fairly compensated for their time and effort? And, do they still believe they are delivering against their core remit?

edie's latest Sustainable Business Tracker report answers all of these key questions and more – cutting through the complexity and giving member organisations the information they need to make more informed sustainability decisions.

Developed exclusively for edie Members, these quarterly reports are based on an in-depth survey* of business leaders, sustainability, and net-zero professionals. Each report in the series focuses on a specific area of the ESG movement, capturing business attitudes as and when big trends develop.

Read on to explore the biggest drivers, challenges, and opportunities facing the world of sustainable business right now, with a special focus on reporting, policy change,s and internal focus areas.