ESG Outlook 2026
Learn how to cut risk, master new ESG rules and build scalable, AI-ready ESG systems for 2026.
The ESG Outlook 2026 highlights how organisations can reduce uncertainty, mitigate risks and turn ESG back into a real source of value.
Several factors make 2026 a pivotal year. Shifting or changing regulatory timelines increase uncertainty. Growing cost pressure forces companies to make their ESG operations more efficient. At the same time, advancements in AI create new opportunities for scalable automation.
What our Outlook reveals:
- Regulation continues to evolve at high speed, from CSRD and EUDR to CSDDD, CBAM and the PPWR.
- ESG data is increasingly becoming a strategic currency, as fragmented systems, unclear responsibilities and limited interoperability slow many organisations down.
- Decarbonisation of supply chains remains a central challenge. Scope 3 data continues to be highly complex and international networks remain volatile.
The Outlook shows which prioritised topics will matter most in 2026, which concrete actions can reduce risks quickly, what scalable compliance and futureproof ESG data systems look like, and which best practices guide supplier management, reporting, circularity and governance.
