Sustainability continues to be one of the most important global topics, shaping the way industries operate, businesses grow and consumers make decisions. With 2025 underway, here are our five key sustainability trends and predictions for the year ahead!
For many, sustainability reporting is no longer optional. And in 2025, we anticipate an increase in mandatory reporting requirements across a wide range of industries. Governments and regulatory bodies are raising the bar, introducing sector-specific guidelines that ensure transparency and accountability.
For many businesses, this means adopting robust Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategies and integrating comprehensive reporting systems to remain compliant. Organisations will need to focus not only on data collection but also on how they communicate their impact.
One confirmed requirement is that large listed companies with over 250 employees, turnover exceeding €40 million or total assets exceeding €20 million will need to start reporting as per the incoming EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).
It’s also likely the UK will adopt the International Sustainability Standards Board’s (ISSB) S1 and S2 standards in 2025, creating the UK Sustainability Reporting Standards (SRS).
Consumers are already demanding more than just quality products or services – they want businesses to prioritise sustainability. We predict that buying habits will continue evolving, with customers increasingly choosing brands that align with their values. Companies that demonstrate genuine commitment to sustainability will gain a competitive edge in 2025. As part of that growing awareness and transparency, we predict that greenwashing claims will be under greater scrutiny from both consumers and regulators.
ESG is no longer just a compliance exercise – it’s a driver of growth. In 2025, businesses that embrace ESG will find themselves better positioned to attract investors and win over customers. Sustainable practices are proving to be a strategic advantage, helping organisations unlock new markets and be a point of difference from rivals and competitors. Expect to see ESG become a core business strategy.
As part of that, expect ESG to play a pivotal role in procurement processes in 2025. Sustainability will play a bigger role in supplier selection, as businesses seek to partner with companies that share the same ESG values. This trend will push suppliers to improve their sustainability credentials to remain competitive. For procurement teams, it will mean integrating ESG metrics into decision-making and collaborating more closely with suppliers to drive positive change across supply chains.
2025 will see circular economy models become a key strategy, with greater emphasis on reusing, repairing, recycling and refurbishing existing products and materials. This will transform waste management, in turn reducing carbon emissions.
This is already happening – McDonald’s re-uses waste cooking oil as biodiesel for half of its fleet while H&M has been very vocal about the textile industry embracing circular economy principles to cut their environmental footprint.
More of this in 2025, please!
The most important trend for 2025? Sustainability is no longer a buzzword – it’s a permanent fixture in business strategy. Companies that have been slow to adopt sustainable practices will find themselves falling behind, while those leading the charge will continue to thrive (and be one step ahead of the incoming legislation). The message is clear: sustainability is not just good for the planet; it’s essential for long-term success.
At Axiom Sustainability Software, we’re here to help businesses through every stage of their sustainability journey and stay ahead of the curve. Whether it’s managing ESG reporting, optimising supply chain sustainability or aligning business goals with environmental impact, our solutions are designed to support your journey.
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While collecting such detailed and specific data may seem overly complicated, specialist sustainable software like AXIOM exists to make steps towards logistic sustainability easier.
Using specialist technology, we equip businesses with a tool which enables them to track their environmental and social performance whilst also improving governance – identifying and mitigating risks associated with business operations and relationships.
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