While Gen Z does not always have a direct influence as investors or shareholders, it does have an indirect influence on investor's decisions in that very few asset managers want to be associated with companies that have been exposed for, or even perceived to be engaging in, unethical ...
That is why Tesla might not make the ESG leaderboard, and unsustainable but high-scoring companies like Royal Dutch Shell (which is rated against its peers) may score higher. Some greenwashing does skew the scores, but with the SEC’s new disclosure requirements regarding climate risks, it ...
ESG refers to the environmental, social and governance factors affecting both people and the planet, such as labor rights, climate change, data privacy or financial inclusion. As ESG becomes part of the investment language, it is critical that investors
As companies seek to innovate, it's become evident that profit-centric pursuits alone can't address pressing global challenges. In fact, some of these challenges directly result from traditional business practices. As a result, businesses have been trying to understand what corporate ESG is and w...
ESG due diligence is a term we increasingly hear when companies make investment and strategic decisions. But what does ESG due diligence really mean — and what should organizations be doing to ensure their due diligence is on point when it comes to ESG?
Sean Brown:What are some of the key elements on which ESG scores have an impact? Robin Nuttall:The first question you need to answer is, to what extent does good ESG translate into good financial performance? On that, there have been more than 2,000 academic studies and around 70 percent...
Why do ESG scores matter? Investors prefer companies with better overall ESG scores because they typically have fewer liabilities, making it easier to acquire capital and hire top talent. These companies also often have successful stakeholder relationships and a brand reputation. All of these factors...
Sustainability and ESG are related concepts but have different meanings. Learn their differences, related initiatives and how they impact investment.
Why does the value chain matter to your business? How ESG is impacting value chains No successful business rests on its laurels. Market entrants, competitor activity and changing sector trends pose a continual threat. This means organisations must continually examine the way they operate, looking ...
Shareholders, institutional, as well as retail, are examining how companies are integrating ESG factors in their business strategy, and the answers are driving, in some instances, their investment decisions. So let's begin with the fundamentals. What does it mean E, environmental, S, social, G...