By Matteo Tonello, Managing Director, Corporate Leadership at The Conference Board Research conducted by The Conference Board in collaboration with the Investor Responsibility Research Center Institute reveals few companies track sustainability-specific R&D spending separately. However, among the few companies that do, the investments are significant and have been growing. A sample of seven S&P Global 100 companies allocated on average about two-fifths of R&D spending to sustainability, or $1.6 billion. Compared to 2010, sustainability-specific R&D spending by these companies increased on average by 21 percent, outpacing the 15 percent increase in overall R&D spending by these same companies. Download the report for examples of companies that are tracking sustainability-specific R&D spending. This report and the full Corporate Intelligence portfolio are complimentary to members of The Conference Board. A fee may apply for non-members. For further information on the report, do not hesitate to contact me. To learn more about our member benefits, visit our Membership page.