The permanent temptation of life is to confuse dreams with reality. The permanent defeat of life comes when dreams are surrendered to reality.
– James A. Michener
So, what happened? How did ESG suddenly become so controversial – a call to arms for many just a few years ago, the world was rallying around environmental social and governance efforts in a way that was exciting and with hope.
Suddenly just the mention of ESG has caused a political firestorm and severely threatens progress. The state of concern has risen to a point where many companies are deliberately “Green Hushing” or underreporting their sustainable practices.
This edition of the Socially Inspired Investor digest will look at this pivotal moment to understand how we can get past this roadblock; why it is a legitimate concern for some, and if ESG is flawed, what is the more practical term or approach?
Please join us with this issue and the companion Podcast featuring Michael Poisson, Managing Director at Ideal Ratings. We hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoy creating this for you….
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