The ESG Elf
Have you ever wondered...
- Why is there so much plastic in your Christmas presents?
- Where does the fabric for your festive outfit come from? And who made it?
Our ESG Elf has been growing more concerned over the years about the unsustainable practices of some companiesāespecially those raking in profits during the holiday season without thinking about their impact on the planet or people.
Now, itās your mission to investigate, uncover the truth, and discover how businesses can do better. Are you ready to take on the challenge and help make this holiday season more ethical and sustainable?
Your Mission! (If you choose to accept)
Pick a company from our 12 festive stocks and uncover the truths of its ESG impact! What are they doing to improve their practices and what can they still improve on? Use the Company info provided and your own research to come up with a compelling case!
Our ESG Elf has given you his case files. Download this document and fill in to uncover the truths.
So What is ESG?
ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance.Ā It is a framework used to measure the sustainability and ethical impact of a company.Ā Investors are increasingly interested in ESG asĀ Companies who prioritise ESG are more likely to do well in the future and therefore make more money for the Investor. Letās Break it downā¦
Environmental (E): A company’s Impact on the planetāThis can be their waste, emissions, energy use, and climate action. What steps have they taken to become more environmentally friendly?
Social (S): Their treatment of peopleāfairness, diversity, and community impact. How are their workers treated, how are they paid and what does their workforce look like?
Governance (G): How itās runāethical decisions, transparency, and accountability. What is the diversity like on their boards and has there been any controversies?