Business, finance and operations

ESG

Short for environmental, social and governance.

  • Business, finance and operations

Definition

Short for environmental, social and governance. The three areas used to judge how responsibly an organisation operates.

For your role

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Why it matters

Investors, customers and regulators increasingly judge organisations on it.

Where it is used

Annual reports, investor questions and sustainability strategies.