Leaders share insights and advance solutions at the 80th United Nations General Assembly.

As the world’s largest sustainability initiative, engaging over 20,000 companies globally, the UN Global Compact is unveiling new reports on leadership, governance, supply chains, and human rights: resources set to influence the sustainable business agenda now and for years to come.

What CEOs Are Saying

The 2025 CEO Study, co-authored with Accenture, surveyed nearly 2,000 CEOs across 128 countries. The findings reveal a powerful but urgent reality:

• 88 % say the business case for sustainability is stronger than ever
• 99 % plan to maintain or expand ESG commitments.
• Yet only half feel ready to communicate their progress confidently.

While CEOs overwhelmingly see sustainability as a strategic imperative, capability gaps in technology, governance, and skills still limit progress. The study frames this as a “turning point”: sustainability has moved from a moral choice to a business necessity.