PART 1

ESG Importance, Elements, Drivers, and Benefits

Why Is ESG Important?

In recent years, the business landscape has undergone significant transformation, with a growing emphasis on how companies conduct their operations. Stakeholders increasingly prefer associations with organizations demonstrating responsible business practices. Initially, ESG strategies were primarily driven by compliance requirements, but there is a gradual shift toward optimization and efficiency, exemplified by the growing focus on net-zero ambitions in various sectors.1

Changing expectations are evident among both employees and customers, who are increasingly conscious of sustainability issues. They expect organizations to fulfill ESG commitments and conduct business ...

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