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Origin of the term “ESG”

What were the key moments in the history of the term ESG? 1999: A speech by Kofi Annan (then-Secretary General of the UN) at the Davos WEF in which he proposed a β€œGlobal Compact,” directly urging business leaders to join the UN in promoting principles that would provide a foundation for a sustainable global economy. … Continue reading “Origin of the term “ESG””

What is an ESG Rating?

It is an attempt to summarize how well the company is doing on three main fronts: E (Environmental) Includes pollution or waste material that a company produces and factors related to climate change, energy efficiency, etc. S (Social) How company manages its relationships with its workforce and the societies in which it operates. G (Corporate … Continue reading “What is an ESG Rating?”