This statistic presents the perceived challenges for global energy and sustainability professionals in the industrial and commercial industries when implementing initiatives in their company. According to 46 percent of respondents, limited financial resources were key challenges to moving forward and meeting organizational goals.
Main obstacles for energy and sustainability professionals when implementing initiatives worldwide as of 2018*
energy and sustainability professionals in companies with 100 million U.S. dollars or more in annual revenue
Method of interview
Online survey
Supplementary notes
* This question was phrased by the source as follows: "What are the obstacles to moving efficiency and sustainability initiatives forward and meeting organizational goals?"
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GreenBiz. (January 25, 2018). Main obstacles for energy and sustainability professionals when implementing initiatives worldwide as of 2018* [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 30, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/808900/challenges-for-energy-and-sustainability-professionals-when-implementing-initiatives/
GreenBiz. "Main obstacles for energy and sustainability professionals when implementing initiatives worldwide as of 2018*." Chart. January 25, 2018. Statista. Accessed December 30, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/808900/challenges-for-energy-and-sustainability-professionals-when-implementing-initiatives/
GreenBiz. (2018). Main obstacles for energy and sustainability professionals when implementing initiatives worldwide as of 2018*. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 30, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/808900/challenges-for-energy-and-sustainability-professionals-when-implementing-initiatives/
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Main obstacles for energy and sustainability professionals when implementing initiatives worldwide as of 2018* [Graph], GreenBiz, January 25, 2018. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/808900/challenges-for-energy-and-sustainability-professionals-when-implementing-initiatives/
