How the mid-market is future-proofing growth
Sustainability isn’t slowing down. It’s speeding up.
In a year marked by political pushback and regulatory rollbacks, many expected businesses to retreat from sustainability. But our International Business Report (IBR) data tells a different story.
Sustainability is embedded at the core of mid-market businesses — they see it as a path to growth, not a compliance burden.
Our latest report explores how the mid-market is driving a more sustainable planet through continued investment and a clear strategic drive to make a change.
Sustainability is no longer simply a box-ticking exercise for mid-market firms — it’s a business imperative.
Our data shows that businesses are using sustainability to drive efficiency, open markets internationally and build real business resilience. By investing responsibly — and with a purpose — the mid-market is demonstrating how to create a sustainable global economy that’s not only good for business now, but fit for the future.
Read on to discover the path the mid-market is taking to reframe the sustainability story.
In a year defined by economic uncertainty and political pushback, mid-market firms are defying expectations. Our report explores how sustainability has become a strategic lever for growth, helping businesses outperform competitors and build long-term value.
With shifting regulations and rising scepticism, many expected sustainability reporting to stall. Instead, mid-market firms are doubling down. We reveal how reporting is evolving into a tool for resilience, purpose and performance.
Regulatory reform isn’t slowing the mid-market — it’s unlocking new possibilities. Our IBR data shows how businesses are using relaxed regulatory mandates to align sustainability with strategy, expand globally and take ownership of their journey.
Sustainability isn’t without its challenges. But mid-market firms are reframing barriers as strategic questions — and finding answers. We explore how businesses are navigating cost, complexity and uncertainty to build lasting advantage.
Mid-market leaders are turning sustainability into strategy. This report reveals how and why it’s becoming a lever for growth, resilience and reputation.
Download the full report now to see how mid-market firms are building momentum and shaping the future of sustainable business.
The European Commission has published the draft of the updated, simplified ESRS. The new standards aim to significantly reduce the cost of preparing sustainability reporting.
We have released the first Grant Thornton International IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards – Example Sustainability-related Financial Disclosures.
Exploring the sustainability journey for the mid-market and what's driving these organisations to take action.
