Reading Time: 2 minutes First published on Pro Bono News. When it comes to talking about “sustainability,” different people use multiple names and terms to mean many different things, which is a bit confusing. So to be clear, when we use the terms “environmental, social and governance,” or “ESG,” and “corporate social responsibility,” or “CSR,” we essentially mean communications […]
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Reading Time: 2 minutes First published on Pro Bono News. Effective and responsible leaders are those who are able to integrate ESG throughout all aspects of their business and their strategy. In previous decades we mostly focused on leaders who were exceptionally good at managing within the economic context. Now we need leaders who can also thrive within the social
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Reading Time: 3 minutes First published in Pro Bono News. In a field replete with acronyms, one, ESG, has quickly become part of the lexicon of long-term investors. From an investment perspective, ESG presents a win-win proposition for institutional investors and companies. But while there is more awareness of environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues these days, there is
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Reading Time: 3 minutes First published on Pro Bono News. The value of an investment is no longer just about dollar returns. Increasing numbers of investors are calling for their money to make a positive impact on society and the world at large. Applying an ESG lens to investments can be helpful in this context, particularly when looking at
The ESG landscape is evolving. Is it reliable? Read More »
Reading Time: 3 minutes First Published in Pro Bono News. As environmental, social and governance (ESG) research and ratings continue to gain momentum among mainstream asset owners and managers, it’s important to recognise that comparing different companies’ ESG credentials is akin to comparing apples and pears. Evidence of momentum can be seen in the actions of big investment research and
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