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The Rise of Sustainable Consumerism

Goldman SachsKathy Elsesser, Liz
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  • New sustainable companies are projected to evolve from unknown entities to household names within a two-to-four year timeframe.
  • Consumer demand is shifting toward products that simultaneously deliver efficacy, fashion, health benefits, and sustainability attributes.
  • General population interest in sustainability is anticipated to accelerate from a 2019 peak of 50%, driven by pandemic-induced awareness of personal needs and planetary impacts.
  • Investor focus on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors is expected to deepen, with many boards facing demands to include at least one female director.
  • Global cumulative net equity inflows into the ESG sector are forecasted to grow year-over-year.
  • Implementation of sustainable concepts is expected to become a central component of daily dialogue.