ESG Sentiment Polls Q1 2026: Strategic Intelligence
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This report is based on polls designed to help us understand the current sentiment of the business community toward ESG (environmental, social, and governance) themes.
Scope
Our sentiment polls ran between January and March 2026 on GlobalData's Verdict network of B2B websites, which had 11.4 million user sessions in Q1 2026. In total, 1,381 respondents participated in the survey.
The survey looked at attitudes towards ESG, the most important theme impacting businesses over the next decade.
Key Highlights
In Q1 2026, awareness of corporate ESG strategies held steady. 43% of respondents said their company had an ESG strategy, compared with 44% in Q4 2025.
The share of poll participants who viewed ESG as merely a marketing exercise rose again, from 39% in Q4 2025 to 46% in Q1 2026. Only 10% of respondents thought most businesses were fully committed to ESG.
Reasons to Buy
This survey gives a unique insight into the views of the business community on ESG. The responses provide insight into attitudes towards ESG, including whether companies have an ESG strategy.
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