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Redesigning Sustainable Business Amid Global Realignment

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February 3, 2026
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The sustainability strategies that flourished over the past three decades were designed for a world of shared global norms, open markets, and trusted information flows. Today, many of these foundations have shifted dramatically.

Companies now face a strategic context defined by fragmentation, geopolitical tension, contested information, and uneven economic and social conditions. At the same time, climate impacts, inequality, and technological disruption are accelerating. This situation calls for sustainability strategies that are sharper, more resilient, and more closely tied to enterprise priorities.

In our new report, we offer insights on the evolving global context, how sustainable business leaders can strengthen the strategic relevance and credibility of their approaches, and how business can play a role safeguarding the stable operating environment necessary for its success.

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Contents

  • Introduction
  • Executive Summary
  • Part I: Shifting Foundations
  • Part II: Changing Strategies for Sustainable Business
  • Part III: Preserving the Bedrock of a Functional Economy 

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