Future of Sustainability Survey 2026
The Future of Sustainability survey builds up a comprehensive view of the state of sustainability today, and expectations for the coming years to give a 360 degree view of the state of sustainability, incorporating the views of the consulting sector, along with those of industry and infrastructure businesses, the financial sector, and regulators and authorities.
Investment in sustainability continues to be a priority for businesses, according to our latest Global Environmental & Sustainability Consulting Market Assessment. Yet, the current geopolitical situation and rollback on ESG initatives in some quarters make the future less clear.
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To understand how the market is responding, Environment Analyst is running the Future of Sustainability Survey 2026. The survey brings together perspectives from across infrastructure, finance, regulation and consulting to build a clear picture of how sustainability is being delivered in practice, where investment is continuing and where approaches are being reassessed.
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By taking part, you will help to develop a practical, evidence-based view of the current sustainability landscape and how it is likely to evolve over the coming years.
How to take part
Participants are encouraged to share the survey with their industry and infrastructure clients, and contacts in the investment and regulatory communities.
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All participants will receive a free briefing summarising the key findings and what they mean for future sustainability strategies.
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Environment Analyst members can access all Future of Sustainability Reports as part of our Market Intelligence Membership.
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The survey takes around 15 minutes to complete. The deadline is March 31 2026.
Future of Sustainability Report: Global Edition (December 2025)
Environment Analyst’s Future of Environmental & Sustainability (E&S) Consultancy Report: Global Edition 2025 provides a data-driven assessment of how the global E&S consultancy and advisory market is evolving. Based on Environment Analyst’s annual industry survey, the report captures the perspectives of C-suite leaders and senior professionals across E&S consultancies, alongside adjacent professional services operating in planning, permitting, engineering, and ESG advisory worldwide.
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New for 2025, the report incorporates a dedicated client-side perspective, drawing on responses from leaders within infrastructure and industry organisations, financial institutions, authorities, and regulators. This expanded scope offers a more complete view of how sustainability delivery models are changing globally, how client demand is shifting, and where new advisory and capability needs are emerging.
Together, the consultant and client insights provide a comprehensive picture of global market conditions, growth expectations, service demand, workforce trends, and the strategic approaches shaping environmental and sustainability delivery.
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