#1 - IFC Elevating Environmental, Social, and Governance Reporting in Emerging Markets
Guest Blog by Norman McComb Demystifying Sustainability & ESG | International Development Approved Safeguards Expert | Transforming & Futureproofing -this was originally published here Read the IFC Elevating Environmental, Social, and Governance Reporting in Emerging Markets THANK YOU I felt compelled after reading this report to revisit the genesis of ESG. Would you believe, a significant proportion of people working within and across ESG, Sustainability and Environmental sectors, don't know the origins of “ESG”! ESG has morphed… it penetrates all sectors and industries, far from its origins within the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI). Now found in the mainstream press, it’s been weaponised, and some might say, you can determine the political leaning or wokeness of people whether pro or anti-ESG. LinkedIn is a treasure trove for inquisitive researchers, ChatGPT won’t find you this (just yet). When I see "ESG", I’m reminded of...