Uneven Sustainability Funding
Global sustainability investments reach $17 trillion over a decade, but progress remains uneven.
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Bain’s research found that 85% of consumers surveyed in the United States, United Kingdom, Italy, Brazil and Indonesia are concerned about environmental sustainability, up from 79% the previous year; 83% reported adopting at least three sustainable lifestyle habits, and consumers said they would pay an average 18% premium for greener products.
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Deloitte Sri Lanka said the implementation of SLFRS S1 and S2 and the introduction of ISSA 5000 will require companies to strengthen their internal controls, systems, processes and sustainability data ahead of expanded assurance requirements.
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The Sri Lankan forum also examined nature and biodiversity risks as financial issues, emphasizing that businesses’ dependence on ecosystems means environmental disruption can affect operating costs, supply chains and future performance.
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Fiji Airports said its regional strategy extends beyond aviation, with Chief Executive Mesake Nawari describing the company as a potential catalyst for economic and social development across Fiji and the wider Pacific.
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Brunsdon Studio said its B Corp certification process took 18 months and involved extensive internal work and repeated exchanges to align the practice with B Corp requirements; the firm had already begun recertification, making sustainability part of its planning over several years.
Global sustainability investment reached $2.4 trillion in 2025 and $17 trillion over the past decade, but progress remains sharply uneven. Bain & Company found that green energy, buildings and mobility dominated funding, while high-emissions sectors like agriculture and manufacturing lagged far behind. Solar panels, batteries and electric vehicles have outpaced expectations, yet many other climate technologies have stalled.
Businesses worldwide now face mounting pressure to embed sustainability into strategy and reporting. In Sri Lanka, companies are preparing for stricter disclosure rules. In Fiji and Australia, firms are racing to adopt sustainable practices and gain formal certifications — a move that often requires years of internal overhaul.
Solar and EV Boom Overshadows Other Technologies
Solar energy, batteries and electric vehicles have crushed earlier forecasts, becoming the star performers of the green transition. Bain & Company analysis shows these sectors attracted billions in funding and achieved rapid cost declines. Meanwhile, carbon capture, hydrogen and many advanced materials remain stuck with minimal investment and slower progress — a stark reminder that not all climate solutions are created equal.
Consumer Demand for Green Products Climbs Sharply
Consumer appetite for sustainable goods is accelerating. Bain surveyed shoppers in the United States, United Kingdom, Italy, Brazil and Indonesia — 85% said they worry about environmental damage, up from 79% the year before. An even larger 83% claimed they've adopted at least three green habits. Most striking: consumers said they'd pay an average 18% price premium for greener products.
Sri Lanka Tightens Sustainability Reporting Standards
Sri Lankan companies are bracing for tougher rules. Deloitte Sri Lanka reports that new standards — SLFRS S1, S2 and ISSA 5000 — will force firms to strengthen internal controls, data systems and assurance processes. Companies must also treat nature and biodiversity as financial risks. Business leaders recognize that ecosystem damage directly hits operating costs, supply chains and future profits.
Pacific Firms Embed Sustainability Into Daily Operations
In Fiji, companies are weaving sustainability into core business. Fiji Airports Chief Executive Mesake Nawari positioned his airline as a catalyst for economic and social progress across the Pacific. Other regional firms are pursuing sustainable fishing practices, eco-friendly packaging and leaner operations to satisfy consumers and unlock international growth — a strategy that treats green credentials as competitive advantage, not burden.
In Australia, securing B Corp certification has become a multi-year commitment. Jeremy Brunsdon Studio spent 18 months on its certification, involving internal audits and repeated back-and-forth with B Corp assessors. The firm is already recertifying. For architecture practices, the credential formalizes existing green work while pushing organizations to embed sustainability into planning cycles — making the shift permanent.
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