The Sustainability Trends Report 2026

The Sustainability Trends Report is Generation’s flagship annual report which seeks to answer the question of where the world stands in the transition to a low-emissions economy. Marking a decade since the report was first published, this year’s edition explores how the disruption to global energy markets following conflicts in the Middle East and Europe has exposed the economic, security and humanitarian risks of continued dependence on fossil fuels. The report explains that recent extreme weather events have provided a visible reminder of the costs of climate inaction and assesses the progress and priorities shaping the sustainability transition across the Power; Transportation; Buildings & Industry; and People, Land & Food sectors; and how Financing the Transition is progressing.