Sustainability: Resourceful strategies

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Douglas D. Tough

Chairman and CEO, International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.

“Sustainability is important to our customers, and increasingly it's become very important to our employees who want to see the company as a highly responsible, sustainable organization. Beyond that, it's just good business. The triple bottom line of environmental and consumer safety and profitability all come together, and reduced waste generates savings for the company.”

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What more can we do to prepare for global constraints on critical natural resources?

Energy is on the radar for US CEOs, with 41% of US CEOs and 52% of global CEOs concerned about rising energy costs as a threat to growth prospects. (Explore the data)

CEOs are intent on securing natural resources now, including energy, water and raw materials. Over the next three years, 35% of developed-market CEOs plan to increase investment in securing natural resources and 52% of emerging-market CEOs say the same. (Watch the CEO insights videos)

Beyond securing what they'll need, CEOs will make energy efficiency and water conservation measures pay off in both cost and reputation; 43% of US CEOs plan to increase efforts to reduce their companies’ environmental impacts.

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