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’. Find out more about Impact Makers here
- 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.
Asia’s transformation towards a sustainable future
Asia has embarked on a journey of putting sustainability at the core of its economic and environmental agenda. With its rapid urbanization, industrialization, and technological advancements, Asia has encountered both unprecedented opportunities and challenges in its pursuit of a sustainable future.
Learn moreBridging the gap: Asia’s journey towards sustainable business practices
The UN’s recent Global Stocktake Report stated in stark terms that there is a rapidly closing window of opportunity to secure a livable and sustainable future for all and called for action from beyond the public sector and systems transformation across all sectors.
Learn moreSchneider Electric: 98% of PH companies have sustainability targets, 22% to invest $1M+ in sustainability in the next 2 years
Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, announced findings from its annual Green Impact Gap survey. It underscores Asia Pacific’s sustainability journey. According to the survey, 98% of PH companies have established sustainability targets, 22% plan to invest at least USD 1M or more towards their sustainability agenda in the next 2 years. Additionally, the primary focus for this investment includes prioritizing digitalization as a key driver of their sustainability strategies
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