17 Jan 2025

EY: How boards bridge the gap between sustainability ambition and action

In this September 2024 report, EY outline which strategic areas, alongside the dynamics of key executive roles, can drive delivery of sustainability ambitions in the boardroom.

The report features:
- key lessons for cross-functional collaboration and essential interdependent traits for board and management that drive sustainable business outcomes.
- insights from the EY Sustainable Value Study on why company progress on sustainability initiatives is slowing as early phases come to an end.
- five key areas uncovered by global leaders for boards to add to their action agenda, in hopes of augmenting and accelerating their organizations’ impact.

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