朗读者：徐晓驰
香港都会大学 互联网科技
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这篇由徐晓驰编写的短文讨论了ESG标准的基础。以及除企业和投资者外，所有人在每日的小决定中也在ESG的促进中发挥着重要的作用。
ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance. The ESG criteria represent a framework that enables investors and businesses to assess a company's conduct and its effects on society. ESG criteria are becoming increasingly important as more people want to invest in companies that align with their values. Even as regular citizens, ESG issues affect us in many ways.
Environmental criteria look at how a company impacts the natural environment. For example, whether it reduces pollution and waste, uses renewable energy, or develops sustainable products and processes. Strong environmental practices are crucial as we all depend on the health of this planet.
Social criteria examine how a company manages relationships with employees, suppliers, customers, and communities. Including workplace safety, employee well-being, product quality, privacy, and inclusion. Companies with good social practices tend to thrive as people prefer buying from brands with strong ethics and values.
Governance criteria evaluate a company's leadership, executive pay, audits, internal controls, and shareholder rights. Strong corporate governance is crucial for transparency, accountability, and long-term performance. It impacts the overall stability and integrity of businesses and the economy.
ESG issues are closely tied to societal welfare and progress. Although driven by businesses and investors, each of us can play a part by endorsing brands that demonstrate robust ESG practices and by promoting increased transparency and accountability. Ultimately, the environmental, social and, governance standards of corporations shape the world we live in. So ESG matters to each of us in the choices we make every day as conscious consumers and citizens.
In summary, ESG provides a broad framework for evaluating company effectiveness and impact. By integrating ESG principles into their strategies and operations, businesses can build trust, reduce risks and identify new opportunities for value creation. And by favoring companies with strong ESG practices, we as individuals can positively influence the world around us. United, we can collectively strive for a more sustainable planet and equitable, socially responsible communities.
作者：徐晓驰
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