The 2025 State of Corporate Sustainability report

Corporate sustainability is at a crossroads. Sustainability teams have grown, yet many sustainability leaders still face an uphill battle when it comes to resourcing, stakeholder buy-in, and reliable data.

From this global survey of more than 200 sustainability leaders, you’ll get unique insights on:

• The current state of global emissions, and how recent changes in top-emitting sectors and countries impact corporate emissions numbers;
• The state of corporate sustainability programs, including key priorities, metrics, and investment areas;
• Key challenges facing sustainability teams and leaders; and
• Emerging opportunities for corporate sustainability teams to grow their impact.

This report includes new research from quantitative data and analysis, interviews with Watershed experts and customers, and visualizations of insightful takeaways and learnings.