NOTE FROM THE EDITOR
Interest in environmental, social and governance issues has spiked over the last decade, both in political manifestos and investment frameworks, signaling how crucial of a role ESG plays in everyday decision-making at businesses.
ESG is not just limited to the world of politics and finance though: Companies across the spectrum — be it retail, hospitality or food and beverage — are gearing up for new regulations that will impact how businesses disclose information on their carbon emissions and workforce demographics. Reporting requirements aside, experts tracking developments in the financial landscape estimate ESG funds to account for more than one-fifth of globally managed assets by 2026.
However, despite ESG’s imprint on today’s discourse, many executives are still looking for the best strategies to balance their company’s environmental and social obligations with their fiduciary duty to investors. The key to striking this balance is unpacking what ESG means to each business.
This is where ESG Dive comes in. Industry Dive’s newest daily newsletter aims to break down these concepts, focusing on ESG issues at the corporate level, particularly sustainability, employee welfare, risk management and federal and state regulations.
I encourage you to check out one of its first stories, 7 ESG trends influencing corporate strategy. If you’re interested in the coverage, please sign up or encourage others who might be interested in ESG Dive to do the same.
