Sustainability: A Top Business Imperative Despite Economic Uncertainty
- 1 in 3
Companies in Asia plan to invest at least US$1M into sustainability in the next 2 years, prioritising digitisation and supply chain sustainability.
- 48%
of Asia business leaders have already implemented comprehensive sustainability strategies and policies with clear targets. We call these people ‘Impact Makers’.
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- 71%
of surveyed Asia business leaders are using AI to help achieve sustainability goals or have concrete plans to do so.
Despite the economic uncertainty and budgetary constraints, the Green Impact Gap held steady at 48% in 2025 while businesses increasingly see sustainability as a competitive advantage.
Schneider Electric Green Impact Gap 2025
Our survey reveals what business leaders have in common in Asia, and also helps show where they are going next. Despite global economic challenges, Asian companies view sustainability as a strategic driver of innovation, competitiveness, brand value, and long-term financial return. Click on each box on the right to find out more.
Act with IMPACT
Impact Makers are people who choose action —action that enables individuals and organizations to achieve a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.




