Sustainability Now What Sustainability Reporting Really Looks Like in 2025
Aug 1, 2025
Jonathan Ponder, from MSCI ESG Research, shares insights on the shifting landscape of sustainability reporting in North America. He discusses how companies may be scaling back on their disclosures, posing questions about corporate transparency. The conversation highlights a rise in climate disclosures contrasted with a decline in workforce reporting. Ponder also examines changes in shareholder proposals, noting a preference for specific requests and the emergence of contrarian proposals challenging traditional practices.
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Stable Climate Target Reporting
- Companies worldwide are steadily increasing climate target disclosures despite policy changes.
- The US and Canada see more companies setting carbon targets, reflecting continued global momentum.
Decline in Workforce Inclusion Targets
- Workforce inclusion target setting by US companies has declined since 2021.
- Legal and regulatory developments in 2023 influenced this reduced disclosure trend.
Investor Preference for Clear Climate Proposals
- Shareholders favor climate proposals that are reasonable and measurable.
- Highly prescriptive or technical demands receive lower support despite ongoing investor climate interest.