Introduction to ESG - GlobalData

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While previous decades have witnessed environmental movements, the current wave of sustainability consciousness is unprecedented. Each new climate-related emergency, human rights violation, or corruption scandal reinforces the public opinion that companies must take meaningful steps to address environmental, social, and governance issues.</p> <p>ESG has and will continue to govern how business is conducted globally. We are well positioned to support companies across industries in understanding how ESG trends will affect them, and how best to respond through our suite of custom solutions.</p> </section> </header> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="grid-container fluid shade"> <div class="grid-container"> <div class="grid-x grid-margin-y"> <div class="cell"> <header class="header-action"> <header> <h2>Trending in ESG</h2> </header> </header> </div> <div class="cell"> <ul class="list-transform columnise columnise-small-up-1 columnise-medium-up-4"> <li> <a class="button clear trim" href="/esg/impactinvestingstrategies/electric-vehicles"> <span><b>Electric Vehicles</b></span><i class="gd-ico gd-chevron-right show-for-small hide-for-medium"></i> </a> </li> <li> <a class="button clear trim" href="/esg/impactinvestingstrategies/hydrogen"> <span><b>Hydrogen</b></span><i class="gd-ico gd-chevron-right show-for-small hide-for-medium"></i> </a> </li> <li> <a class="button clear trim" href="/esg/impactinvestingstrategies/edtech"> <span><b>Edtech</b></span><i class="gd-ico gd-chevron-right show-for-small hide-for-medium"></i> </a> </li> <li> <a class="button clear trim" href="/esg/impactinvestingstrategies/cybersecurity"> <span><b>Cybersecurity</b></span><i class="gd-ico gd-chevron-right show-for-small hide-for-medium"></i> </a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="grid-container fluid"> <div class="grid-container"> <div class="grid-x grid-margin-y"> <div class="cell"> <header class="header-action"> <header> <h2>Learn more about ESG factors</h2> </header> </header> </div> <div class="cell"> <div class="grid-x grid-margin-x grid-margin-y medium-up-3"> <div class="cell"> <div class="card data img-breakout img-aspect_16_9"> <header> <section> <figure> <img src="https://assets.globaldata.com/gdcom/assets/img/esg/environment.webp" alt=""> </figure> <header> <span> <i class="gd-ico gd-globaldata-symbol "></i> <span><b>Environmental</b></span> </span> </header> </section> </header> <main> <section class="summary"> <p>Environmental performance measures company's contribution to climate change, pollution, biodiversity, and depletion of natural resources.</p> </section> </main> <footer> <section> <div class="button-collection"> <a class="button" href="/esg/environment/overview"> <span>Find out more</span> </a> </div> </section> </footer> </div> </div> <div class="cell"> <div class="card data img-breakout img-aspect_16_9"> <header> <section> <figure> <img src="https://assets.globaldata.com/gdcom/assets/img/esg/social.webp" alt=""> </figure> <header> <span> <i class="gd-ico gd-globaldata-symbol "></i> <span><b>Social</b></span> </span> </header> </section> </header> <main> <section class="summary"> <p>Social performance assesses a company鈥檚 engagement with its workers, customers, suppliers, and the local community.</p> </section> </main> <footer> <section> <div class="button-collection"> <a class="button" href="/esg/social/overview"> <span>Find out more</span> </a> </div> </section> </footer> </div> </div> <div class="cell"> <div class="card data img-breakout img-aspect_16_9"> <header> <section> <figure> <img src="https://assets.globaldata.com/gdcom/assets/img/esg/governance.webp" alt=""> </figure> <header> <span> <i class="gd-ico gd-globaldata-symbol "></i> <span><b>Governance</b></span> </span> </header> </section> </header> <main> <section class="summary"> <p>Governance assesses a company鈥檚 internal controls used to make informed decisions, comply with law, and meet the needs of all stakeholders.</p> </section> </main> <footer> <section> <div class="button-collection"> <a class="button" href="/esg/governance/overview"> <span>Find out more</span> </a> </div> </section> </footer> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="grid-container fluid shade"> <div class="grid-container"> <div class="grid-x grid-margin-y"> <div class="cell"> <header class="header-action"> <header> <h2>We view ESG through multiple lenses and our solutions are tailored to provide you with actionable insights</h2> <div class="gd-ico-large gd-ico-stack"> <i class="gd-ico gd-customers gd-stack-2x"></i> </div> </header> </header> </div> <div class="cell"> <ul class="tabs unbound" id="TabExploreUnmatched" data-tabs="hpxwa2-tabs" role="tablist"> <li class="tabs-title is-active" role="presentation"> <a data-tabs-target="TabCorporates" href="#TabCorporates" aria-selected="true" role="tab" aria-controls="TabCorporates" id="TabCorporates-label" tabindex="0"><span>Corporates</span></a> </li> <li class="tabs-title" role="presentation"> <a data-tabs-target="TabInvestors" href="#TabInvestors" role="tab" aria-controls="TabInvestors" aria-selected="false" id="TabInvestors-label" tabindex="-1"><span>Investors</span></a> </li> </ul> <div class="tabs-content unbound shade" data-tabs-content="TabExploreUnmatched"> <div class="tabs-panel is-active" id="TabCorporates" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="TabCorporates-label"> <div class="grid-x grid-margin-x"> <div class="cell medium-4"> <div class="card shade unbound"> <header> <section> <header> <h4> <span> Accelerate the Net-Zero Journey </span> </h4> </header> </section> </header> <main> <section> <p> GlobalData understands the importance of achieving net-zero emissions target. We assist businesses in assessing their present emission levels and develop a customized emission reduction strategy. </p> </section> </main> </div> </div> <div class="cell medium-4"> <div class="card shade unbound"> <header> <section> <header> <h4> <span> Exploring Hydrogen鈥檚 Potential in the Race to Net-zero </span> </h4> </header> </section> </header> <main> <section> <p> Hydrogen is one of the most talked-about changes in the energy mix in the years ahead. 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