How sustainability leaders are driving business value in a changing world

It's been another year of change for sustainability leaders. Regulatory requirements continue to evolve, geopolitical dynamics are reshaping priorities, and expectations from investors, customers, and leadership remain high. At the same time, sustainability teams are increasingly being asked to demonstrate how their work creates business value, not just how it supports compliance.

The 2026 Sustainability Leaders Survey, conducted by Novata, explores how sustainability practitioners are navigating this changing landscape. From team design and technology adoption to value creation, regulatory readiness, and talent strategy, this survey aims to capture how the role is evolving and where leaders are finding success.

By participating, you'll help build an industry-wide view of the opportunities and challenges facing sustainability professionals today, while contributing to practical benchmarks that can help shape the year ahead.

Thank you for taking the time to share your insights. Your responses will be collected anonymously and reported only in aggregate. None of your answers will be associated with you or your company.

The survey should take about 10 minutes to complete.

Results will be published in November 2026.

About Novata
Novata makes it easy for organizations to achieve their sustainability goals and create value. Our trusted sustainability management platform and advisory practice empowers organizations to automate data collection and reporting, streamline carbon accounting, simplify regulations, benchmark performance, and monitor risk. Novata is your sustainability management partner.

Why Participate
  • Make your voice heard and share the realities of building and scaling ESG in 2026
  • Help shape an in-depth snapshot of sustainability team design, priorities, and challenges
  • See how your team compares through practical industry benchmarks and year-over-year insights
  • Gain insight into what peers across regions and industries are actually doing
 
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