Don't just report on sustainability

Two-thirds of global CEOs say sustainability is fully embedded in their business and is critical to long-term success. That’s according to the most recent KPMG Global CEO Outlook, which also identified sustainability reporting as a key part of the growth agenda. For leading organizations, acting to minimize risk and drive opportunity through sustainability change is the new imperative. Reporting gives them the starting point and transparency to act.

But getting started is challenging. Building a talented team, optimizing processes, enabling with technology, and securing quality data are just some of the hurdles businesses must cross. So why do it alone? Whether an organization is just beginning its sustainability journey or is well on its way, outsourcing to the right ally can remove these barriers to reach opportunity sooner. Many are turning to managed services for accurate, reliable reporting that stands up to scrutiny and drives a competitive advantage.

Going far beyond compliance, today’s sustainability reporting is a critical element of a company’s growth strategy. It can help organizations to:

• Build trust through transparency. Honest, verifiable reporting is essential for earning the trust of regulators, customers, and other stakeholders. A leading managed services provider can help you earn the license to grow, whether you are entering new markets or creating innovative technologies.
  
  
• Remain competitive in vendor selection. Customers increasingly make purchase decisions based on a company’s environmental, social, and governance (ESG) posture. The right reporting approach clearly articulates your commitments, helping you meet customer expectations and improve your standing in competitive tenders.
  
  
• Inspire investors and partners. Quantified ESG commitments can lead to less regulatory oversight, lower borrowing costs, preferential treatment from suppliers, and the attraction and retention of top talent. This reporting can also generate higher valuations, as investors tend to perceive sustainable companies as more resilient and less risky.

According to the global KPMG Managed Services Outlook Survey 2026, with research by IDC, 84 percent of companies use sustainability-related managed services in a business function or at scale across the organization.

At a time when stakeholders evaluate companies based on sustainability credentials, the accurate and reliable reporting of those credentials is essential. A company’s long-term prospects may depend on it.