When it comes to ESG, most companies feel better about their progress on “E” — environmental — than on the “S” or the “G,” according to a new report by the ESG Center at The Conference Board. How can companies reset their ESG agendas and make meaningful progress in the face of economic, political, and other tailwinds?
Join Steve Odland and guest Andrew Jones, Senior Researcher, ESG Center, at The Conference Board to find out about the political and economic factors creating a backlash against ESG investing, the role of regulation in achieving ESG goals, and the business opportunities available in the “S” and “G” pillars of ESG.
(00:47) Understanding ESG: A Brief Overview (01:38) The Evolution of ESG and Stakeholder Capitalism (02:52) Challenges and Backlash in ESG (03:48) The Importance of Hitting the Reset Button (10:29) Deep Dive into Environmental (E) Changes (14:53) Social (S) Aspects and Corporate Citizenship (18:00) Governance (G) and Its Role in ESG (28:16) Emerging Trends and Future Outlook
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