EP1: Global shift toward ESG strategy

The C-Suite Barometer 2025 reveals a powerful trend: 25% of global leaders are prioritising a revised or new sustainability strategy over the next 3–5 years — signalling a shift from compliance-driven ESG to using sustainability as a competitive advantage.

Bongiwe Mbunge, Partner at Forvis Mazars, shares practical insights on how businesses can embed ESG into operations, risk management, and capital allocation to drive long-term value, while balancing purpose with performance and avoiding common pitfalls.