Deloitte and The Fletcher School at Tufts University embarked on a global study, executed between January and December 2023, to understand how companies can enhance investor trust in their sustainability disclosures by delving into the minds of…1
Investors are increasingly incorporating sustainability factors into investment decisions and are seeking an opportunity, with an estimated US$43 trillion in global economic growth projected between 2021 - 2070, if the world economy transforms to achieve net-zero emissions.2
Despite growing demand for sustainability information, investors report significant barriers in the clarity, consistency and reliability of data. While regulations and standards are emerging globally to drive data consistency, they are not yet implemented broadly enough to provide fully reliable data to investors. Therefore, investors are most likely to use the information, data and sources they trust, which include in-house data systems and audited or assured disclosures.
Strategically building trust with investors is critical for corporations seeking to stay ahead of the competition, grow market value and gain access to capital. Therefore, corporate leaders have a strategic opportunity to strengthen their relationship with investors as the capital markets arrive at an inflection point driven by the transition toward a more sustainable world. Continue reading for access to interactive insights by region and country and download the Global and US reports for further analysis.
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What makes investors distrustful is the fact that [investors] actually view [ESG] as a material risk and companies will sometimes use it as a marketing effort.
- Former Global Head ESG Capital Markets, European Bank