Is Business Broken? What Are Today’s Business Leaders Saying About ESG?
May 16, 2024
Mindy Lubber, CEO of Ceres, champions sustainability in business, while Peter Fox-Penner, Chief Impact Officer at Energy Impact Partners, focuses on clean energy investments. They discuss the pivotal role of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors in shaping corporate strategies. Explore how high inflation and regulatory changes impact ESG investments. The conversation also delves into the tension between political influences and corporate responsibility, highlighting the innovative approaches some companies take despite challenges.
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ESG at Board Level
- ESG has moved from a niche to board-level priority in large companies.
- Chief sustainability officers now often report directly to the C-suite, showing its strategic importance.
ESG in Small Innovators
- Small innovative companies embrace ESG as part of growth and culture.
- ESG programs are integral as they scale into full companies.
ESG as Core Business Risk
- ESG integration requires cross-organizational cooperation across every department.
- ESG is treated as a material financial risk, now regulated for disclosure by the SEC like currency or inflation risk.