ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Top Trends by Sector – Thematic Research
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Sustainability used to be just about saving the planet. It has been morphed into an umbrella term for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues. Citizens, governments, regulators, and the media are turning the spotlight on corporations and demanding action. Social inequality, corruption, tax avoidance, and a lack of action on climate change are all issues that companies must now address head-on, in full public view.
The ESG Top Trends by Sector research report provides an overview of the key trends impacting ESG performance across 16 sectors. It discusses GlobalData’s ESG framework and ESG action feedback loop, alongside ESG-related survey results, an ESG timeline, and GlobalData’s thematic sector scorecards. It also acts as a management tool to help CEOs identify all potential sustainability risks and implement mitigating actions that can improve their company’s ESG performance.
ESG Impact by Sector
The report offers analysis of the impact of ESG on several industry sectors including:
- Aerospace, defense, and security
- Automotive
- Construction
- Consumer goods
- Banking and payments
- Foodservice
- Healthcare
- Insurance
- Mining
- Oil and Gas
- Packaging
- Power
- Retail and apparel
- Sport
- Technology, media, and telecoms
- Travel and tourism
Aerospace, Defense & Security
There is a growing focus on aerospace & defense companies adapting to and managing their ESG risks. Although sustainability in defense might be expected to be relevant mostly to the industry rather than the end-user, it is becoming increasingly important for modern militaries to also adopt environmental, social, and governance strategies. For instance, using renewable energy in deployed environments reduces the supply chain (“logistical tail”) and increases resilience to supply shocks.
Automotive
ESG considerations are inexorably tied to the future of the automotive industry. Automakers are increasingly marketing ESG as central to their value propositions. While the industry’s environmental impact has long been a challenge, social and governance factors are now coming to the fore, particularly as connected, autonomous, shared, and electric (CASE) megatrends evolve.
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Market Overview
Key Sectors | Aerospace, Defense & Security, Automotive, Construction, Consumer Goods, Financial Services, Foodservice, Healthcare, Insurance, Mining, Oil & Gas, Packaging, Power, Retail & Apparel, Sport, Technology, Media & Telecoms, Travel & Tourism |
Scope
- This report provides an overview of the key trends impacting ESG performance across 16 sectors.
- It discusses GlobalData’s ESG framework and our ESG action feedback loop, alongside ESG-related survey results, an ESG timeline, and GlobalData’s thematic sector scorecards.
- It provides a comprehensive ESG analysis for 16 sectors, including aerospace, defense & security, automotive, construction, consumer goods, financial services, foodservice, healthcare, insurance, mining, oil & gas, packaging, power, retail & apparel, sport, technology, media & telecoms, and travel & tourism.
Reasons to Buy
Over the coming decade, ESG will transform the way that business is conducted. Customers, voters, and politicians will demand greater action is taken on environmental, social, and governance issues. Companies that take ESG seriously now will be better placed to succeed in the future. This report sets out GlobalData’s ESG framework, which CEOs can use to identify their ESG risks and understand mitigating actions. It covers the impact of ESG on 16 sectors and provides ideas on how to improve your ESG performance as well as gain competitor intelligence on what your peers are doing.
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Frequently asked questions
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Which are the key sectors impacted by the ESG theme?
Some of the sectors impacted by the ESG theme are aerospace, defense & security, automotive, construction, consumer goods, financial services, foodservice, healthcare, insurance, mining, oil & gas, packaging, power, retail & apparel, sport, technology, media & telecoms, travel & tourism.

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