ESG Integration Drivers

Based on recent CAPS survey results, regulatory compliance and customer pressure are the biggest drivers for integrating environmental sustainability into the selection process for suppliers. Product quality and cost reduction seem to be of minimal or no influence, potentially indicating that companies’ efforts are driven more by external forces than internal adoption. Members can access Supplier Selection and Environmental Sustainability Criteria in the CAPS Library to see the full report.

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