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ARTICLE · 03 FEBRUARY 2022

Key sustainability factors impacting business in 2022

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Sustainability, ESG and climate change were integral to decision making in 2021 - and these trends are set to continue.

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Louise Camenzuli
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2021 was another year of great change and uncertainty as the pandemic presented further challenges to business and social continuity.

This, coupled with a heightened focus on environment, social and governance (ESG) matters, meant sustainability was integral to decision making in 2021 - and this trend is set to continue in 2022.

Indeed, the risks and opportunities presented by the scientific and growing social acceptance of climate change are having an unprecedented effect on the pace of the energy transition globally. It is fair to say that no industry sector is unaffected.

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Increased integration of ESG considerations

2021 saw an increase in the integration of an ESG lens into all business decisions, from stationery choices through to investment partnerships. This focus was intensely sharpened by the pandemic and has presented opportunities to differentiate and demonstrate resilience in an uncertain market, while highlighting the need to

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