The sustainability commitment paradox, a new research report by Standard Chartered, reveals that despite 54 per centĀ of companies being willing to prioritise positive environmental and social impacts over financial returns, less than 30% have made concrete sustainability commitments or set targets. Faced with a lack of funding for sustainability initiatives, inconsistent data on ESG-related supplier compliance and the concern of optimising shipping to reduce emissions, progress for many companies remains stubbornly slow.