About ESG
ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) factors are key criteria used to evaluate how responsibly an organization operates beyond financial performance. These elements help stakeholders understand a company’s impact on society and the environment, as well as the integrity of its leadership.
Today, ESG is evolving from a “good-to-have” concept into a strategic business requirement. Organizations are increasingly expected to operate with transparency, adopt sustainable practices, and demonstrate ethical decision-making. Investors, customers, employees, and regulatory bodies now consider ESG performance as an indicator of long-term stability, operational efficiency, and brand credibility.
Embracing ESG not only enhances reputation—it unlocks new business opportunities, reduces risks, and builds long-term resilience. Companies that integrate ESG into their core strategy are better positioned to innovate, attract investment, and stay future-ready in a rapidly changing global landscape.
Environmental
These focus on how an organization interacts with the natural environment. ...
Social
These relate to how an organization manages relationships with employees, communities ...
Governance
These address how an organization is governed and how accountability is maintained. ...
Environmental
These focus on how an organization interacts with the natural environment.
- Climate Action:Carbon reduction, decarbonisation initiatives, renewable energy adoption, and climate risk management.
- Energy Management: Efficient energy use, transition to clean energy sources, and monitoring of energy intensity.
- Resource Efficiency: Sustainable use of water, materials, and natural resources.
- Waste Management: IReduction, recycling, and safe disposal of waste including hazardous waste.
- Pollution Control: Prevention of air, water, and soil pollution through effective monitoring and control systems.
- Biodiversity Protection: Conservation of ecosystems, protection of habitats, and sustainable sourcing of raw materials.
- Environmental Compliance: Adherence to environmental laws, regulations, and standards (e.g., ISO 14001, EMS).
Key focus areas include:
Social
These relate to how an organization manages relationships with employees, communities and stakeholders.
- Employee Well-being:Fair wages, health and safety, work-life balance, and employee welfare programs.
- Diversity and Inclusion: Equal opportunities regardless of gender, age, or background; promoting inclusive workplaces.
- Human Rights Protection: Ensuring ethical labor practices and eliminating child or forced labor.
- Training and Development: Capacity building, continuous learning, and leadership development programs.
- Community Engagement: Corporate social responsibility initiatives and local community support.
- Customer Responsibility: Product safety, ethical marketing, and data privacy protection.
- Supply Chain Responsibility: Ensuring ethical sourcing and social compliance across the value chain.
Key focus areas include:
Governance
These address how an organization is governed and how accountability is maintained.
- Board Structure and Independence: Balanced composition, expertise, and independence of board members.
- Ethics and Integrity: Anti-corruption, anti-bribery measures, and a strong ethical culture.
- Transparency and Disclosure: Open reporting on financial, ESG, and operational performance.
- Risk Management: Identification and mitigation of ESG and operational risks.
- Compliance: Adherence to laws, regulations, and internal governance frameworks.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Transparent communication and consideration of stakeholder interests.
- Executive Accountability: Linking remuneration and performance evaluation to ESG outcomes.
- CSR Initiatives: Setting strategic direction, monitoring and implementation of CSR initiatives.
