Businesses Say Sustainability is Vital to Growth, But Can Weaken Margins and Increase Costs, Accenture Study Finds
May 23, 2012
May 23, 2012
LONDON, May 23 -- Accenture issued the following news release:
The vast majority of businesses say that sustainability is vital to their future growth, but almost half say that margins are currently lower on sustainable products and services, according to new research by Accenture (NYSE: ACN).
The survey of 250 senior executives in eight leading mature and emerging economies reveals that 44 percent think sustainability is critical to their business and 78 percent sa . . .
The vast majority of businesses say that sustainability is vital to their future growth, but almost half say that margins are currently lower on sustainable products and services, according to new research by Accenture (NYSE: ACN).
The survey of 250 senior executives in eight leading mature and emerging economies reveals that 44 percent think sustainability is critical to their business and 78 percent sa . . .