From data overload to strategic impact: Why governance is key to sustainability success

Only 9% of the world’s 500 largest companies report comprehensively on environmental KPIs. At the same time, 75% of organizations admit they lack tools or processes to manage structured sustainability data. These gaps not only threaten compliance but also block business value.

At the Sustainability osapiens Summit 2025, we explored why effective data governance is the foundation of resilient and forward-looking sustainability strategies. Clear standards, structured collaboration, and reliable data are not just enablers of reporting—they unlock strategic decisions.

Key takeaways of Raluca Alexandrus Keynote:

1. 70% of companies cite data fragmentation as a key challenge
2. ESG data must be accurate, consistent, reliable—and turned into strategic value
3. Compliance is only the beginning; real impact comes from trust and action

I couldn’t agree more: “Govern your sustainability data just like your most valuable data assets—but strategically different.”

Let’s move from reporting chaos to confident, insight-driven transformation.