From the legacy of 2025 to the challenges of 2026: the 4 pillars of sustainability analysis in the company
What is the context of reference?
The 2025-2026 two-year period is experiencing a paradox: while the climate awareness of citizens is now deeply rooted, politics is slowing down to balance competitiveness and stability.
2026 promises to be a year in which geopolitics will curb government agendas, but not technical regulations: for companies, the path to rigorous reporting will continue unabated.
In this scenario, sustainability remains a strategic opportunity: managing it properly allows companies to overcome political uncertainty and position themselves as leaders in a market that cannot afford to wait.
The 4 Pillars of Change
To navigate the complexity of this two-year period, the Up2You insight Study Center has identified 4 areas of strategic impact. Each pillar has been designed to transform operational challenges into competitive levers, allowing companies to differentiate themselves in a market that today no longer rewards only intent, but the real and measurable value of sustainability.
The 4 pillars of analysis are:
- Pillar 1, governance and regulatory compliance;
- Pillar 2, circular supply chain;
- Pillar 3, energy innovation;
- Pillar 4, international diplomacy.
Each pillar is analyzed in detail to trace the trends that marked 2025 and outline the strategic perspectives that will guide 2026 on that specific topic.
