Environmental, social, and governance investing has caused quite a lot of turmoil in recent years, as an ‘anti-ESG’ movement looks to push back
There’s been a lot of chatter – and confusion – around environmental, social, and governance over the past few years.Essentially, ESG helps assess the overall sustainability and ethical performance of companies. It’s been garnering more attention as investors and other stakeholders consider these factors when making investment decisions.With the recent lineup of new sustainability reporting mandates and standards, like the U.S.
Additionally, 74 per cent of companies say they are likely to invest in new technology or tools to help improve their ESG disclosure capabilities. It’s not just about mandates, though. Companies are also realizing that these investments have benefits internally, with 51 per cent saying the top three advantages are greater efficiencies, lower risk and enhanced trust with stakeholders.This work can’t happen without people power, and the study shows companies are building that capacity in the form of cross-functional ESG working groups, and hiring for roles like chief sustainability officer and ESG controller.
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