In this GBJ Explainer, Global Business Journalism reporter Nouha Boughabi of Morocco describes the emergence of ESG in the business world. ESG stands for Environment, Social and Governance. Corporations around the globe are committing themselves to more than just profits. They are also pledging to work toward sustainability, corporate social responsibility and responsible governance. Check out this and other GBJ Explainers on our YouTube channel.

When the term ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) debuted in the U.N.-sponsored “Who Cares Wins” report, it wasn’t virtue signaling. It was a warning: Ignoring climate change, social issues, or corporate governance questions risks undermining long-term company value. This article is your reporter’s guide to that fault line: where ESG came from; how it has been weaponized politically in the Trump administration, and why most of the world sees it as essential that it no

ESG issues are transforming the way businesses around the world operate as more companies balance profits with social responsibility.

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