What is ESG?
ESG stands for Environmental, Social and Governance – these three factors make up the criteria investors consider when measuring a company’s sustainability and ethical impact.
ESG criteria include a company’s positions and positive impact on things like climate change, carbon emissions, water use, conservation, anti-corruption, board member diversity, human rights, and community development.
Environmental criteria measure how a company performs as a steward of the environment through its energy use, waste generation, pollution, natural resource conservation and treatment of animals.
Social criteria looks at how a company treats its employees, suppliers, customers, and communities.
Governance criteria considers how a company conducts its business and encompasses its leadership, executive pay, audits, internal controls, and shareholder rights.
