Solutions for Change: Action Agenda

The Solutions for Change Summit, held in New York City on 6 December 2024, brought together over 120 leaders from business, government, academia, and civil society to address the pressing global challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. A key aim of the Summit was the creation of an Action Agenda by the private sector.

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Solutions for Change: Action Agenda

Achieving environmental sustainability demands more than intention, it also requires bold, actionable steps that drive measurable impact. That is why the Alliance convened over 120 leaders from business, government, academia, and civil society at the Solutions for Change Summit to address the global challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. The outcome — an Action Agenda for Environmental Sustainability, built on key insights from the private sector.

Download the report to read a summary of the discussions and key recommendations for business leaders in the year ahead.

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Achieving environmental sustainability demands more than intention, it also requires bold, actionable steps that drive measurable impact. That is why the Alliance convened over 120 leaders from business, government, academia, and civil society at the Solutions for Change Summit to address the global challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. The outcome — an Action Agenda for Environmental Sustainability, built on key insights from the private sector.

Download the report to read a summary of the discussions and key recommendations for business leaders in the year ahead.

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3 key actions for leaders to advance the sustainability agenda

Overcoming short-termism

Global volatility and political leadership shifts may distract in the short-term – but ultimately should not detract from long-term transformational goals. Solutions include recalibrating engagement approaches, complementing long-term goals with short-term targets, and ensuring that remuneration structures are aligned from the top-down.

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Managing costs

72% of participating business leaders indicated optimism about sustainability as a business opportunity. Yet, most businesses perceive limitations in consumers’ willingness-to-pay for sustainability, highlighting concurrent concerns about profitability. Businesses must therefore manage costs and product prices to ensure that products remain accessible, affordable, and adoptable by consumers.

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Making sustainability about people

An increasingly polarised environment, coupled with concerns around accusations of greenwashing or greenhushing, have created additional risks for businesses. Building an understanding among people and consumers about sustainability benefits and standards is key to getting around this barrier.

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