ESG in Latin America and the need for change

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<span>Special reports</span> </div> </div> <div class="banner-header--title --outer_div" id="" data-typewriting-effect=""> <h1 class=" page_h1_inner"> <span> ESG in Latin America and the need for change </span> </h1> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item paragraph--content_body"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--content-body paragraph--view-mode--default content-body-full-width content-body-regular-lineheight" id=""> <div class="container-xl paragraph--container"> <div class="col-12 col-lg-8"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>It seems that ESG is on everybody’s mind. The term refers to a set of corporate standards around environmental, social, and governance behaviour, with the goal of encouraging sustainability, transparency, and accountability at every organisational level. The movement is being driven partly by the United Nations’ 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), but also by a change in public perception over the role that companies play in societal and cultural transformation. </p><p>In the coming years, ESG will likely play a major role in the evolution of many of the world’s economies. The ESG framework is already gaining traction in Europe, North America, and East Asia; and governments and businesses alike are beginning to incorporate these considerations into the decision-making and risk management process for lenders, investors, and financial institutions. </p><p>One region that has failed to keep pace with others is Latin America. Like much of the developing world, Latin America was devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic as its economic engines ground to a halt and civil unrest threatened the social infrastructure. Given that ESG will be a major factor in attracting international investment for the foreseeable future, the need for Latin American businesses to incorporate ESG principles is all the more pressing. </p><p>In this series of articles, RSM’s specialists, Juan Pablo Montero, RSM Argentina; Oscar Bobadilla, RSM Columbia; Marcelo Conti, RSM Brazil; and Paola Piña, RSM Chile share their expert insights on the current state of ESG adoption in Latin America and what businesses can do to lead the change that is needed.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> <style> .content-body-full-width { width: 100%; } .content-body-narrow-width { width: 85.5%; margin: 0 auto; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 1rem; } .content-body-regular-lineheight .paragraph--container .field--name-field-body p { line-height: 1.5rem; } .content-body-increased-lineheight .paragraph--container .field--name-field-body p { line-height: 2rem; } </style> </div> <div class="field__item paragraph--horizontal_tabs"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--horizontal-tabs paragraph--view-mode--default" id="" style='background-image: url(https://res.cloudinary.com/rsmglobal/image/fetch/t_default/f_auto/q_auto/https://www.rsm.global/latinamerica/sites/default/files/media/01%20Global%20assets/01_Banners/Colombia_Bogota-new-hero-banner-3840x960px.jpg);'> <div id=paragraph--id--117> <div class="background-overlay enabled "> <div class="horizontal-tabs--content container"> <div class="tab--tab"> <ul class="nav nav-tabs" id="horizontal-tabs" role="tablist"> <li class="nav-item" role="presentation"> <button class="nav-link active" id="esg-in-latin-america-and-the-need-for-change-tab" data-bs-toggle="tab" data-bs-target="#esg-in-latin-america-and-the-need-for-change" data-bg-image="https://res.cloudinary.com/rsmglobal/image/fetch/t_default/f_auto/q_auto/https://www.rsm.global/latinamerica/sites/default/files/media/01%20Global%20assets/01_Banners/Colombia_Bogota-new-hero-banner-3840x960px.jpg" data-bg-overlay="1" data-pg-id="paragraph--id--117" type="button" role="tab" aria-controls="esg-in-latin-america-and-the-need-for-change" aria-selected="true"><p>ESG in Latin America and the need for change:</p></button> </li> <li class="nav-item" role="presentation"> <button class="nav-link" id="the-foundations-tab" data-bs-toggle="tab" data-bs-target="#the-foundations" data-bg-image="https://res.cloudinary.com/rsmglobal/image/fetch/t_default/f_auto/q_auto/https://www.rsm.global/latinamerica/sites/default/files/media/backgrounds/Colombia_Bogota-new-hero-banner-3840x960px.jpg" data-bg-overlay="1" data-pg-id="paragraph--id--117" type="button" role="tab" aria-controls="the-foundations" aria-selected="false"><p>The foundations</p></button> </li> <li class="nav-item" role="presentation"> <button class="nav-link" id="governance-takes-centre-stage-tab" data-bs-toggle="tab" data-bs-target="#governance-takes-centre-stage" data-bg-image="https://res.cloudinary.com/rsmglobal/image/fetch/t_default/f_auto/q_auto/https://www.rsm.global/latinamerica/sites/default/files/media/backgrounds/Colombia_Bogota-new-hero-banner-3840x960px_0.jpg" data-bg-overlay="1" data-pg-id="paragraph--id--117" type="button" role="tab" aria-controls="governance-takes-centre-stage" aria-selected="false"><p>Governance takes centre stage</p></button> </li> <li class="nav-item" role="presentation"> <button class="nav-link" id="plotting-a-new-discourse-tab" data-bs-toggle="tab" data-bs-target="#plotting-a-new-discourse" data-bg-image="https://res.cloudinary.com/rsmglobal/image/fetch/t_default/f_auto/q_auto/https://www.rsm.global/latinamerica/sites/default/files/media/backgrounds/Colombia_Bogota-new-hero-banner-3840x960px_1.jpg" data-bg-overlay="1" data-pg-id="paragraph--id--117" type="button" role="tab" aria-controls="plotting-a-new-discourse" aria-selected="false"><p>Plotting a new discourse</p></button> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="tab-content" id="horizontal-tabs-content"> <div class="tab-pane show active" id="esg-in-latin-america-and-the-need-for-change" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="esg-in-latin-america-and-the-need-for-change-tab"> <div class="d-lg-flex"> <div class="col-lg-8 pe-lg-2 d-flex flex-column"> <h2 class="tab-pane--title">ESG in Latin America and the need for change:</h2> <div class="tab-pane--text"> <h3>Latin American businesses are under pressure to adopt ESG principles to attract investment. In this series of articles, RSM experts share insights on the current state of ESG adoption in the region and how businesses can lead the change.</h3> </div> </div> <div class="tab-optional-buttons d-block col-lg-4 d-flex align-content-center justify-content-end flex-wrap"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="tab-pane show " id="the-foundations" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="the-foundations-tab"> <div class="d-lg-flex"> <div class="col-lg-8 pe-lg-2 d-flex flex-column"> <h2 class="tab-pane--title">The foundations</h2> <div class="tab-pane--text"> <h3>Environmental and social crises threaten to hinder the adoption of ESG in Latin America, but pressure is building for businesses to focus on ESG to stay competitive. In this insightful article, RSM’s experts in Latin America discuss the history of ESG in the region and the challenges that businesses face.</h3> </div> </div> <div class="tab-optional-buttons d-block col-lg-4 d-flex align-content-center justify-content-end flex-wrap"> <a class="tab-button col-12 col-lg-11 py-4 px-3" href="https://www.rsm.global/latinamerica/en/insights/esg-latin-america-and-need-change/foundations" target=""> <p>Read more</p> </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="tab-pane show " id="governance-takes-centre-stage" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="governance-takes-centre-stage-tab"> <div class="d-lg-flex"> <div class="col-lg-8 pe-lg-2 d-flex flex-column"> <h2 class="tab-pane--title">Governance takes centre stage</h2> <div class="tab-pane--text"> <h3>With moves being made for more organisational transparency, it is critical for businesses to build strong and sustainable governance into their everyday practices. 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