An Introduction to ESG

The term Environmental, Social, and Governance, abbreviated to ESG, relates to the investing sphere. In all sectors, companies look for investors. ESG is an important concept for all kinds of people, including employees, CEOs, investors, and government officials. In the investing sphere, ESG is a set of criteria (or standards) that socially and economically conscious investors use to decide whether they want to invest. This is a guide to its definitions, details, significance, benefits, and drawbacks. After listening to this lesson, you’ll know what ESG is, how it looks in practice and its advantages and disadvantages. You will also be able to identify the dilemmas businesses that want to pursue ESG principles come up against.