Today, there are more and more companies that seek to be sustainable and participate in the environmental agenda, according to the survey by Vistage Perú and Libélula. There is still a long way to go, but the commitment of more than half of the managers and executives in the country points to an eco-friendly culture in the long term.
More than half of general managers and executives of small and medium-sized companies in the country would increase the budget for better environmental management of their companies this year, according to the survey by Vistage Perú and Libélula. That is, 55% of business leaders seek to actively participate in the environmental agenda.
Likewise, another important finding is that 68% of the businessmen consulted recognize the power of sustainability to provide internal value to the company, as well as in its relations with investors and consumers. A quite marked vision for the industrial sector, supervised by the Environmental Assessment and Enforcement Agency (OEFA), for more than a decade.
Along these lines, 54% of CEOs admit that their personal commitment to environmental management significantly positively influences corporate culture and strategic decision making.
However, the survey also highlights that there is still a prominent group that is resistant to participating in this sustainable agenda. And it is observed that 59% of managers, executives and CEOs do not perceive benefits in their environmental management or notable differences with their clients and investors.
Although 55% of those surveyed acknowledged that the environmental management of their companies remained with few changes compared to the previous year, 36% indicate that they have undertaken new environmental practices within their organization in recent months.
Faced with this, Ignacio Mealla, director of Vistage Perú, maintains that although the benefits of environmental management may not be immediately tangible, there is a growing group of consumers and investors that value and reward sustainable companies committed to caring for the environment. environment. “It is necessary to adopt a greater long-term strategic vision and incorporate it as a fundamental pillar in the business model,” he says.
Source: Larepublica
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