WSJ Pro Sustainable Business Survey Results

The video presents a summary of WSJ Pro's survey on corporate sustainability, focusing on governance, talent, and reporting. It highlights the diversity in leadership roles, the allocation of sustainability resources, and the reporting practices across different business sizes. The survey reveals that larger companies tend to have more structured sustainability roles and reporting frameworks, while smaller companies often lack dedicated sustainability staff. The video encourages viewers to download the full report for detailed insights.

What were the three priority areas focused on in the WSJ Pro's survey on corporate sustainability?

• Governance, Talent, and Reporting

• Innovation, Technology, and Design

• Finance, Marketing, and Sales

• Leadership, Strategy, and Operations

In smaller businesses, who is most likely to lead the sustainability effort?

• Vice President of Sustainability

• Chief Executive Officer

• Chief Financial Officer

• Chief Operating Officer

What percentage of organizations surveyed had no full-time, dedicated sustainability professional?

• 18%

• 28%

• 49%

• 37%

Which type of companies are more likely to have three or more staff focused on sustainability?

• Non-profit organizations

• Private companies

• Startups

• Public companies

What percentage of respondents said their organization is already reporting the results of their sustainability efforts?

• 56%

• 62%

• 25%

• 19%

Which reporting framework is used by a quarter of all respondents?

• Global Reporting Initiative

• Sustainability Accounting Standards Board

• Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures

• United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

What is the most popular way of reporting for mid-sized companies?

• Sustainability Accounting Standards Board

• United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

• Global Reporting Initiative

• Self-developed framework