Reading Time: 2 minutesAs the world continues to face significant environmental challenges, there has been a growing focus on the importance of nature as a key component of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) factors. Nature, including biodiversity and ecosystem health, is now being recognized as the next big thing in ESG. In this article, we will explore why […]
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Reading Time: 3 minutesFirst published on WION News. Over the last decade, there has been a surge in consumer interest in sustainability, driven by growing awareness of environmental and social issues. Companies, eager to capitalise on this trend, have increasingly adopted the language of environmental and social responsibility. However, alongside this trend, a concerning practice has emerged: sustainability
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Reading Time: 4 minutesFirst published in WION News (March 2024). The traditional balance sheet, while valuable, offers a limited perspective in today’s dynamic context. Integrating ESG considerations compels companies to move beyond purely financial metrics and embrace a holistic valuation framework. This framework factors in the company’s impact on the environment, its social responsibility, and its governance practices.
Reading Time: 3 minutesIn recent years, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues have gained significant prominence in the business world. ESG criteria are used to assess a company’s performance and sustainability in areas such as climate change, diversity, human rights, and corporate governance. As stakeholders increasingly demand greater transparency and accountability from organizations, it is crucial for individuals
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Reading Time: 2 minutesESG factors have always been important to some extent, but their significance and recognition have evolved over time. Initially, companies primarily focused on financial performance and shareholder returns, paying relatively less attention to environmental and social impacts. However, several factors have contributed to the increased importance of ESG in recent years: Growing Awareness and Concerns:
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Reading Time: 3 minutesClimate change is the biggest challenge humanity has ever faced. It will last for centuries, and fighting it will be hard. To address climate change, policy makers must deal with a complex array of players, make difficult trade-offs and think in new ways. People often ask economists to help with these sorts of decisions, because
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