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4. A Deep Dive into the “E” in ESG

Kristyn Noeth1  
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Los Angeles, CA, USA
 
Environmental issues represent some of the most pressing and comprehensive in the ESG framework. The environmental pillar is composed of topics such as climate change, resource depletion, pollution, and conservation. The environmental pillar factors have a direct impact on the planet’s health and well-being, as well as the long-term viability of businesses. Those individual factors (Figure 4-1) represent how a business interacts with and impacts the environment.

A circular chart has E ...

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