The Five Social Metrics That Predict Business Resilience — and Why Carbon Targets Alone Won't Save You
The corporate race to net zero has produced impressive headline commitments but a troubling blind spot: the social dimensions of sustainability that quietly determine whether a business endures. Drawing on UK case studies and emerging research, this article identifies five overlooked social impact indicators that correlate more reliably with long-term profitability than carbon neutrality targets alone — and makes the case for a more holistic definition of responsible growth.