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High-performing companies view ESG as value creator: 9 out of 10 execs say it delivers ROI

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December 16, 2022
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High-performing companies view ESG as value creator: 9 out of 10 execs say it delivers ROI


Green economy and business investment in climate resilience.

Brands and businesses have learned that good sustainability practices are not just the right thing to do, but can also be a bottom-line-boosting initiative. New research from the Infosys Knowledge Institute, the thought leadership and research arm of next-generation digital services firm Infosys, affirms that increased ESG investment correlates with higher profits.

The firm’s newly released report, ESG Redefined: From Compliance to Value Creation, identifies actions that companies should take now to achieve ESG goals and generate financial returns across sustainability initiatives.

The research reveals that nearly all (90 percent) executives said their ESG spending led to moderate or significant financial returns

Most respondents (66 percent) experienced ESG returns within three years. The report acknowledges that despite ESG’s clear link to profit growth, budgets are likely to be an obstacle in the current economy. This is worrisome, as companies need more financial resources and operating model changes to achieve ESG goals and sustain profit growth.

High-performing companies view ESG as value creator: 9 out of 10 execs say it delivers ROI

“There is nothing novel about the idea that you have to spend money to make money. However, although 90 percent of respondents in our study say ESG gives ROI, there is still a lag in applying strategy to ESG as it is done for other parts of their businesses,” said Mohit Joshi, Infosys president, in a news release. “Companies must shift views to recognize ESG as a value creator to reap the financial benefits of ESG investments and to achieve maximum impact in creating a better, more sustainable world.”

High-performing companies view ESG as value creator: 9 out of 10 execs say it delivers ROI

Strategy alignment and execution will allow businesses to accelerate their ESG initiatives with greater payoff. The researchers revealed several insights to guide companies to accelerate ESG’s financial rewards:

ESG is a proven moneymaker

The report found that a 10-percentage-point increase in ESG spending correlates with a 1 percentage point increase in profit growth. A company that currently spends 5 percent of its budget on ESG can expect a one percentage point profit increase if it aligns operating or capital budget to increase ESG spending portion to 15 percent.

High-performing companies view ESG as value creator: 9 out of 10 execs say it delivers ROI

Overlooking the ‘S’ and ‘G’ in ESG reduces profitability

Many companies focus ESG efforts on the environmental segment with commitments to carbon neutrality, net zero, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. However, there are also opportunities to improve financial results through social and governance initiatives. Research data shows social initiatives like board diversity correlate to improved profitability.

High-performing companies view ESG as value creator: 9 out of 10 execs say it delivers ROI

ESG leadership strategy correlates with a 2-percentage-point increase in profit and revenue growth

Companies perform better financially when they demonstrate all the following: a chief diversity officer (CDO), chief sustainability officer (CSO), ESG committee on the board, and also when the CSO clears capital expenditures for ESG initiatives. However, only about a quarter (27 percent) of those surveyed say their company has all four components in place. The survey data analysis also found that the C-suite and top executive ranks were the most neglected areas for ESG changes. Only 19 percent of respondents say their company ties executive compensation to ESG goals, and just 30 percent say their firms place responsibility for ESG with the C-suite.

High-performing companies view ESG as value creator: 9 out of 10 execs say it delivers ROI

Supply chain transparency matters

Research found that almost all companies are interested in aligning their ESG goals with their supply chain, especially as more companies are expected to account for their scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions. However, less than one-third share ESG expectations or requirements for suppliers. Only 16 percent say they renegotiate contracts based on ESG data from those in the supply chain—indicating a clear need for more leadership in the supply chain and incentives to share ESG data, whether it’s meeting new contract requirements or making themselves more appealing to others in the supply chain.

Download the full report here.

Infosys used an anonymous format to conduct an online survey of 2,500 business executives across industries across the US, UK, France, Germany, the Nordics, Australia, New Zealand, China, and India. To gain additional, qualitative insights, the researchers interviewed subject matter experts and business leaders.





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