STRAT | IMPACT AND ECONOMIC IMPACT OF ESG

<p>While not with controversy, far reaching regulatory pressure is here to stay and at a global scale. It will impact almost every business level and on so many yet-to-be-determined terms. The most prominent is ‘ESG’ - Environmental, Social, Governance Is a huge tent that is being defined as we speak but with massive social, business and macro-economic consequences. There will be an impact – NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE – across Operations / Supply Chains / and FINANCIAL MARKETS. DO YOU HAVE AN ESG STRATEGY? Plan B will be required in this dynamic environment.&nbsp;</p><p>Decarbonizing is a monumental national and global task, and big part of ESG momentum is driven by this broad imperative.&nbsp;Managing our emissions, direct and indirect, and then monitoring our performance for potential reward or penalties has become more and more an essential reporting function.&nbsp;It is having impact on our historical understanding/appreciation of the value chain.&nbsp;ESG is still being defined and very confusing. Organizations will need due diligence processes to ensure supply chains are environmentally responsible, no human rights abuse – really tough for multinationals. There is the new challenge of Greenwashing, an issue of creating the perception that business/product/brand is ESG compliant…but not…&nbsp;Among the issues are aligning ESG strategy and reporting.&nbsp;Separately is delineating ESG from DEI (Diversity, Equality and Inclusion), a very political overarching overlap that has consumed Governors like Ron DeSantis of Florida and Gavin Newsom of California.&nbsp;</p><p>Mark and Hal tackle these issues and much more in a riveting 20 minute discussion that captures key issues, opportunities and concerns of this high profile topic.&nbsp;</p>