Inclusive and sustainable sourcing is quickly becoming a business must-have – especially in global markets like the UK, EU, and Asia-Pacific, where enterprises face growing pressure to show progress on ESG goals. Organizations are also seeking scalable ways to drive social impact that aligns with their values, sourcing strategies, and digital transformation goals. Watch Everest Group’s experts as they spotlight the firm’s Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) pledge to impact 1 million lives through impact sourcing by 2030, creating economic opportunities by providing skills and jobs to underserved communities globally. We explored how Everest Group is helping accelerate this movement by partnering with enterprises, service providers, and ecosystem enablers to embed inclusive and sustainable sourcing into business strategies. Attendees learned actionable tactics to balance business needs with social responsibility. What questions did the webinar answer for the participants? How will impact sourcing evolve over the next 3 years – especially as AI transforms workforce needs? What role does the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) ecosystem play in enabling enterprises to create inclusive, skilled talent pipelines? How can companies align impact sourcing with their ESG, talent, and digital transformation goals – while driving measurable business outcomes?

Sustainability has become a business imperative – and as regulations tighten and market expectations evolve, enterprises must adapt quickly. Watch this webinar as Everest Group experts unpacked the latest trends shaping the ESG and sustainability technology and services landscape for 2025 and into 2026. We explored key regulatory developments, emerging enterprise priorities, provider tactics, a data-driven approach to refining strategies, and practical examples of adoption in areas like sustainable IT and ESG data management. Attendees also got an early look at Everest Group’s upcoming research, helping them stay ahead in an evolving sustainability landscape. What questions did the webinar answer? What key trends, regulations, and technology shifts will shape the sustainability and ESG landscape in 2025-26? How are enterprises adopting key sustainability tech use cases to drive measurable impact? What strategic priorities should organizations focus on to stay ahead in the evolving sustainability market?

ER&D enterprises are undergoing a significant shift in customer preferences due to growing environmental awareness, social opportunities, and government regulations, which is dramatically reshaping engineering priorities. Watch this webinar to hear our experts discuss the latest key sustainable engineering priorities and the evolving ER&D landscape. They shared practical recommendations for sustainable engineering spend, examined current challenges that enterprises face, and explored the latest impacts on sustainable engineering outsourcing. Plus, attendees learned how enterprises can effectively realign talent, technology, and ecosystem engagement strategies to adopt and scale sustainability initiatives. What questions did the webinar answer? What are the emerging trends and key themes driving the sustainable engineering market? What challenges do enterprises face while incorporating/adopting the concept of sustainability into their engineering journey? How do you strategize for talent, technology, and ecosystem leverage to mitigate challenges?

Climate change and the volatility it can cause has a demonstrable impact on GDP. However, traditional GDP calculations often neglect to include the impact of environmental degradation, resource depletion, and societal disruption caused by the climate crisis. The broader picture of economic health, therefore, is not as complete and robust as it could be. Our experts, Cecilia Van Cauwenberghe, Meenakshi Narayanan, and Rita N. Soni, discussed the critical need to consider sustainability as an integral part of GDP discussions, as well as key initiatives integrating economic factors, climate change, and GDP by economists and other research institutions. Attendees understood more about the relationship between economic inclusion, climate change, and GDP and learned how to make GDP calculations more inclusive of sustainability considerations. What questions did the webinar answer for the participants? How do climate change and social disruptions directly impact GDP growth and economic stability? What methods can be used to integrate environmental and social costs into GDP calculations effectively? What innovative strategies can different stakeholders implement to promote sustainable economic development?

Sustainability has emerged as a critical imperative across industries amid growing concerns about climate change, resource depletion, and social inequalities. As enterprises near their commitment deadlines, they are looking to partner with leading sustainability enablement service providers for their tech, industry, and ESG domain expertise. Sustainability enablement service providers offer instrumental solutions; however, knowing which provider to choose can be complex. Enterprises need partners who can not only address their immediate sustainability needs but also align with their long-term strategic objectives. Watch this webinar as our sustainability experts presented the detailed profiles and capabilities of twenty-five sustainability enablement technology and services providers featured on the Sustainability Enablement Technology Services PEAK Matrix® and key trends to follow. What questions has the webinar answered for the participants? What are the key challenges enterprises face across geographies and industries in their sustainability journeys? What are the demand themes in the market that sustainability leaders across the globe are following to accelerate their path to building purpose-driven organizations with sustainability at the core of all business operations? What are the key trends shaping the sustainability enablement services market? Who are the leading service providers, and what capabilities should clients assess to identify the right service provider for their organization?

Everest Group's Impact Sourcing Specialists’ Directory is a comprehensive resource on impact sourcing specialists’ offerings and capabilities. It fosters awareness and connections for enterprises seeking to harness these specialists’ expertise in establishing inclusive talent practices and impact sourcing initiatives, positively impacting marginalized regions and talent globally. Scope All industries and geographies Contents This directory provides: A comprehensive list of impact sourcing specialist service providers Key dimensions and attributes on which enterprises can assess these specialists Access to tailored specialist profiles based on enterprise needs Membership(s) Sustainability Technology and Services Sourcing and Vendor Management

As enterprises become more sustainability-driven, traditional approaches to measuring success, such as Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs), are no longer practical methods for determining objectives and measurable outcomes for pressing sustainability issues – like climate change and inequity. Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) are a dynamic framework that offers a fresh perspective on delivering impactful metrics. Watch the webinar where our sustainability experts discussed how enterprises can leverage OKRs for their sustainability initiatives and transition from the conventional KPI and SLA approaches to an OKR-driven methodology. What questions did the webinar answer for the participants? What are OKRs? How do they differ from and/or complement more traditional KPIs and SLAs? Why use OKRs for sustainability specifically?

The concept of impact sourcing has experienced remarkable growth and acceptance across geographies. Service providers have recognized the potential of leveraging impact sourcing to simultaneously achieve business objectives and create positive social change. Through targeted hiring practices, these organizations have tapped into a talent pool that was previously underserved, providing opportunities for personal growth, skill development, and economic empowerment. Despite the evident benefits of impact sourcing, the lack of a comprehensive and guided approach has hindered its widespread adoption. Service providers have encountered challenges in formulating a clear strategy and framework to integrate impact sourcing into their operations. The absence of a structured playbook has made it difficult for organizations to navigate the complexities and nuances associated with implementing impact sourcing initiatives. In this report, we provide a detailed understanding of impact sourcing, its nuances, stakeholders involved, and the benefits and challenges. Along with this, we share a stepwise approach to help service providers develop a robust strategy for successful implementation. We have also shared case studies from successful implementations to inspire and inform service providers. Scope All industries and geographies Contents This report looks at: An overview of the talent market and the ecosystem of impact sourcing Developing a sustainable impact sourcing strategy for service providers Sharing a perspective on the future of impact sourcing Impact sourcing case studies compendium Membership(s) Sustainability Technology and Services Sourcing and Vendor Management

To ensure Trust and Safety in content moderation, human moderators must sift through egregious and non-egregious content to make sure that online platforms remain safe and suitable for us. With the demand for this skill skyrocketing, it is now imperative that organizations look to emerging geographies to source talent. Sustainable sourcing practices in content moderation have never been more vital to ensuring Trust and Safety. Watch this webinar to hear how sustainable sourcing can impact content moderation, the importance of monitoring the wellbeing of human moderators in content moderation, and how these fit into Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) priorities for companies. The webinar has answered key questions, including: Why is there a need to think about sustainability principles in content moderation? How will this improve trust and safety? How do sustainable sourcing practices impact content moderation? Why is moderator wellbeing important for ESG policies for organizations?

On May 10, Everest Group hosted a webinar titled, "Why Technology is the Key to Enabling Sustainability." As customers become more environmentally and socially conscious, companies across industries are targeting sustainability as a powerful business opportunity that can enable top-line growth and operational efficiencies. To reach their sustainability goals quickly and efficiently, enterprises like yours can utilize global systems integrators (SIs) as strategic partners to accelerate sustainability agendas. Emerging digital technologies such as AI, IoT, and blockchain are proving to deliver immense value and maximized sustainability initiatives. Watch this webinar as our experts discuss in detail current sustainability enablement technology services market trends and provide insights on how the market is shaping up. The speakers explored: How the role of technology is progressing as a key enabler for sustainability Which trends are prevailing in the sustainability enablement technology services market How the sustainability enablement technology services market is developing Who the leaders and the major contenders in the market are, and what makes them stand out