Global Risk Landscape 2025

The risk rift: why playing safe could be dangerous

The Global Risk Landscape survey shows companies are becoming more risk-averse among global trade tensions and policy shifts. 69% of respondents defined themselves as risk-averse compared to 61% last year. Our Global Risk Landscape Report in 2024 highlighted the importance of embracing risks and developing an anti-fragile mindset and approach. We believe the retreat from risk in the last 12 months could lead to lower growth in the future.

This is just one of the themes emerging from the Global Risk Landscape Report 2025.
Compliance-led risk vs risk management

Businesses are also increasingly taking a compliance-led approach to risk. Increased regulation may be driving a box-ticking mentality at the expense of real risk management. This is despite 74% of executives believing that embedding proactive attitudes to risk into corporate culture can shift focus from simple compliance to strategies that deliver value and opportunities.

Business growth without business risk?

Businesses must acknowledge that growth will require change; change which may expose the business to a shifting risk landscape and new or increased risks, such as issues in supply chains and cyber threats.

It is crucial to adopt a proactive risk approach and not be satisfied with box-ticking. By doing so, businesses can enhance their risk posture and seize the business opportunities ahead of them.

The Global Risk Landscape Report examines the attitudes of risk leaders to a range to evolving risks such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), geopolitical tensions, supply chain, cyber and much more.

Download the Global Risk Landscape data for your region

You can also access four regional risk whitepapers that explore the differing business risks and attitudes to risk for Europe, Middle East and Africa, America and APAC regions.

Download the main report to access our regional risk whitepapers too.

We have been collecting data on the global risk landscape for 10 years, find out what trends have emerged over this time.

Global Risk Landscape 2025

About the Global Risk Landscape survey

The Global Risk Landscape Report is based on a survey of 500 C-suite executives across Europe, MEA, APAC and the Americas. The survey examines their approach to risk management and how they are responding to emerging global events that threaten their business. This is the tenth edition of the Global Risk Landscape Report.

Should you have any further questions about the risk management or require advice on this topic, we are always ready to assist. Please contact BDO in Ukraine and our team of experts will provide you with comprehensive support. We are dedicated to helping you identify the best solutions for your business, enabling effective risk management and ensuring the resilience of your company, even in the most challenging environments.

For more detailed information and in-depth analysis, you can download the Global Risk Landscape report, which is available in English. This report will provide you with valuable insights into the current global challenges and opportunities for your business.

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