ESG Strategic Priorities for 2026 

Between regulatory shifts, assurance demands, and rising stakeholder expectations, ESG leaders are heading into 2026 with more on their plates — and higher expectations to deliver.

To understand how teams are responding, the ESG & CSR Board surveyed senior ESG and sustainability executives at the world’s largest companies.

Our exclusive report provides a clear look at how teams are prioritizing work, managing reporting complexity, and evolving their function for what’s next. 

Download the report to unlock: 

• How ESG budgets, team sizes, and priorities are shifting across industries 
• The top 2026 strategic focus areas shaping ESG work in large companies 
• How teams are navigating assurance, reporting mandates, and data integration
  
• Where AI, technology, and stakeholder expectations are driving change
• How ESG teams are evolving — with insights on structure, skill sets, and cross-functional collaboration 

Download the report to benchmark your strategy, support your priorities, and stay in step with your peers.