Facing the ‘sustainability winter’: A strategic imperative for business resilience

Emerging factors, such as geopolitical tensions and ongoing wars; environmental, social and governance (ESG) backlash in some countries; and the recent election results, have ignited concerns about a looming “sustainability winter” — a potential slowdown in environmental initiatives.

However, framing sustainability merely as an environmental issue overlooks its critical role in safeguarding businesses against escalating risks brought about by climate change and biodiversity loss.