The term ESG or Environment, Social and Governance was first used in 2005 as part of the UN Global Compact initiative “Who Cares Wins” to “assist in the integration of environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) issues in investment analysis, processes and decision-making.” Today, ESG has come to represent the dimensions of sustainability outside of investment analysis.
There is a growing belief among the public that private corporations should also take responsibility for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues; these factors are no longer solely the responsibility of the public and governments. While certain business sectors are perceived as having a heightened obligation to diminish their environmental footprint (particularly energy companies, automobile manufacturers, airlines, and public transport providers), no industry can evade the necessity to act responsibly.
By conducting foundational research to understand human decision-making and utilizing physiological measurements to unveil cognitive and emotional responses, Ipsos aims to better understand people, markets, and societies.
