Business sustainability is about ensuring that organizations implement strategies that contribute to long-term success. Organizations that act in a sustainable manner not only help maintain the well-being of the planet and people, they also create businesses that will survive and thrive in the long run. Leading companies recognize that successful sustainability performance translates to successful bottom-line business performance, and that investors are attracted to companies that act in a sustainable manner with a focus on long-term profitability and competitive advantage.

This CIMA, AICPA and CICA report examines the state of business sustainability in the UK and North America, through surveys with over 2,000 organisational leaders from their respective memberships, and interviews with sustainability executives from leading organisations.