What is ESG?

  • Environmental, Social and Governance

  • Evolution of CSR into non-financial disclosures

  • Measurement for approach, impact and performance

 

Does it matter?

Capital markets are filtering their portfolios based on ESG — regulators, society and stakeholders make their judgement based on non-financial performance.

  • Environmental

    Environmental

    Natural resources use

    Carbon emissions

    Energy efficiency

    Pollution/waste

    Sustainable initiatives

  • Social

    Social

    Workforce health & safety

    Diversity/opportunity policies

    Employee training

    Human rights

    Privacy/data security

    Community programs

  • Governance

    Governance

    Board independence

    Board diversity

    Shareholder rights

    Management compensation policy

    Business ethics

What is ESG?

  • ESG goes to corporate purpose.

  • How does the environment, community and companies affect and are affected by business.

  • Identification, action, measurement and reporting of non-financial risks or impacts which may affect financial materiality and non-financial materiality.

Why is it important?

  • Sustainability and relevance

  • Investor and financier demands

  • Materiality and financial performance

  • Increasing regulatory framework

  • Strategic/commercial decision making

  • ESG litigation

Competitive Advantage

A long-lasting program that sets up a social and investment infrastructure.

Choice for investors and customers. Many potential clients and investors are asking “What are you doing about ESG?”

Choice for stakeholders and staff. Retain and attract the most desired staff.

Business, performance and communication improvement.