Following the successful launch of the Academy on 31 July 2024, we invite you to participate in our Q&A series. Our Advisory Board will answer selected questions from ESG Certification Holders, sharing their expertise and insights on sustainability governance and ESG.
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 | Presented by Ms Pru BennettPartner, Brunswick Group |
No, ESG isn’t coming to an end, asserts Pru Bennett. While addressing recent ESG backlash and high-profile DEI rollbacks at companies like Harley Davidson and John Deere, she explains that ESG’s longevity depends on its implementation. When driven by solid business strategy rather than PR initiatives, ESG delivers tangible value, improving staff retention, productivity, and talent acquisition while directly enhancing a company’s bottom line.
| Presented by Ms Pru BennettPartner, Brunswick Group |
In this video, she debunks the notion that ESG is merely a corporate luxury. Drawing from market research spanning 45 years, she reveals how intangible assets—including human, environmental, social, and intellectual capital—now represent a staggering 90% of S&P 500 companies’ market value. Watch as Bennett explains why understanding and managing ESG factors isn’t just good practice—it’s fundamental to creating and preserving company value in today’s business landscape.
