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2026 C-suite Sustainability Report
Sustainability in focus
The results indicated that sustainability remains a priority for global business leaders, with increased investment and a stronger focus on turning commitments into actions. For the fifth year, Deloitte Global surveyed more than 2,100 executives across 29 countries, including 74 in Switzerland.
Why do Swiss business leaders prioritise sustainability?
In Switzerland, sustainability and climate change rank as the C-suite’s top priority. Across the broader survey, they remain among the top three priorities, alongside talent-related challenges and the changing regulatory environment.
Swiss leaders also recognise the business case for corporate sustainability. Investment has increased over the past year, and revenue generation was the most frequently reported business benefit of sustainability actions.
Six key findings for Switzerland from the survey results
Sustainability is the top 1 priority for Swiss business leaders.
(Swiss top 1 priority vs. Global top 3 priority)
have increased sustainability investments.
(83% Switzerland vs. 78% Global)
Facility/Infrastructure damage ranked as the greatest near-term sustainability-related physical risk.
say their priority actions have a positive impact on revenue generation.
(80% Switzerland vs. 78% Global)
are transforming their business model or embedding sustainability throughout their organisation.
(69% Switzerland vs. 65% Global)
Swiss and global organisation’s sustainability initiatives create significant competitive advantage for business.
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Executive summary
Corporate sustainability has moved from aspirational to operational. Across industries and regions, surveyed C-suite leaders have a more focused agenda, with technology as a top enabler of sustainability execution.
Many say their strategic sustainability initiatives have had positive effects on revenue generation, cost reduction, risk and resiliency, brand and reputation, and regulatory compliance and governance.
Explore the findings and key considerations for leaders navigating sustainable value creation today.
"Two in three Swiss executives expect climate change to reshape their strategy, yet only one in four is rethinking their business model. Swiss companies have a head start. Those who act now can turn change into a competitive advantage."
- Liza Engel, Deloitte Switzerland Chief Sustainability Officer
Dr. PD Bastien Girod
Abetare Zymeri
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