What's ESG

Overview

ESG—the environmental, social, and governance factor can serve as a great opportunity and platform to do better while improving your business on multiple levels. In this podcast episode, host Damien Martin sits down with guest Dirk Cockrum to define ESG, explain its potential effects, describe various ESG frameworks, and share how to get started on building your program.

Here’s what’s covered:

  • What’s ESG?
  • Why businesses, owners, and investors should pay attention to it
  • Factors that have driven the increase in interest in recent years
  • Myths or common misconceptions about ESG
  • How is reporting around ESG developed and what should businesses know about it?
  • Tips for those looking at implementing an ESG program
  • Predictions regarding ESG for 2022 and beyond

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