Sustainability is top organisational priority for EMEA business leaders, Google survey finds

Cecilia Keating
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But survey of nearly 1,500 executives suggests a lack of technological investment, poor awareness, and a ‘relentless focus on growth and profit’ is slowing environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives at firms

Sustainability is a top priority for the overwhelming majority of business executives in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, but major barriers are hampering firms' efforts to make their operations more...

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