The Definitive 9 ESG Essentials for Sustainable Growth in Finance
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors have transitioned from niche considerations to Core components of financial risk management and long-term value creation. Institutional investors now demand quantifiable metrics and robust frameworks to assess structural resilience and identify sustainable growth opportunities.
Key metrics include Financed Emissions (Scope 3, Category 15) for climate risk exposure, Water Stress Metrics for operational continuity, and Employee Turnover Rate as a human capital health indicator. Workplace safety benchmarks like TRIFR/LTIFR serve as proxies for operational discipline, while Board Independence remains critical for governance safeguards.