Firms see long road ahead to realise ESG commitments, C-Suite survey finds

Executives acknowledge that the internal alignment, metrics, capabilities, culture and governance needed to meet sustainability targets are not in place, according to a new L.E.K. Consulting survey. Companies around the globe have made earnest, often specific, commitments to environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals, but are struggling on the journey to meet them. In many cases the gap between their aspirations and the ability to execute on them is significant. Among the barriers they face are divisions within the leadership team over how to balance short-term business and fina...