ESG meets ROI: Technology's dual dividend

Global, Apr 9, 2025

Financial benefits driving ESG initiatives

The convergence of environmental sustainability and business performance is increasingly crucial, with CIOs taking a central role. Our 2025 global survey of 1,000 CIOs shows that 91% of organisations have realised direct financial benefits from adopting environmental technologies, prompting a shift in how they view ESG investments. 

Nearly all organisations (99%) now have defined ESG initiatives, prioritising energy efficiency and environmental impact. Spending on sustainability initiatives is rising, with 95% increasing their investments. CIOs recognise IT as essential to achieving sustainability goals, with 94% seeing a dual benefit of environmental and financial returns.

Most organisations (93%) have set targets to reduce carbon emissions from their IT environments. Sustainability in the supply chain is also gaining traction, with 95% prioritising the sustainability credentials of new suppliers. This shift highlights the integration of environmental considerations throughout the technology ecosystem.

Neil Eke, CEO of Logicalis UK & Ireland, emphasises, "Environmental technology is no longer just about compliance but is a genuine driver of business value, showing a clear correlation between sustainable practices and financial returns."

According to Gartner, by 2027, 25% of CIO compensation will be linked to sustainable technology impact, underscoring that doing good and doing well can go hand in hand.

To read the full chapter 'ESG meets ROI 'and download the 2025 CIO Report' Return on Innovation', follow this link:

https://www.logicalis.com/cio-report

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