Our Chart of the Day series offers a daily data visualization that helps explain a changing world—as we strive for sustainable, inclusive growth. Here, we’ve curated 23 of this year’s best charts. They cover many of the key themes and trends that organizations have had to grapple with: AI, economic uncertainty, the escalation of geopolitical risks, inclusion in the workplace, climate change, and more. The following data visualizations help tell the story of 2023—and what leaders might be puzzling through in years to come.

Although the COVID-19 pandemic has lessened as a major global threat, leaders must still navigate a set of unprecedented challenges, from economic headwinds to geopolitical instability to shifting workplace norms. Amid the growing uncertainty, opportunities still emerge for the bold.

Generative AI received outsize attention this year, but it’s still just one of several technological advancements that could catalyze significant change across both business and society.

Communities and economies are stronger when opportunities are accessible to all. Organizations across the globe continue to work toward meaningful progress in achieving growth that is sustainable and inclusive.

While the net-zero transition is moving forward, it isn’t happening fast enough. A significant acceleration of efforts to develop and deploy climate technologies, as well as more investment, will be needed to stave off the most severe effects of climate change.

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