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General Information about ESG for Meeting Planners and Prospective Clients.

ESG is an acronym standing for Environmental, Social, and Governance. This topic is getting major attention among corporations and their investors nowadays. With growing concerns and demands for climate action among consumers, adopting Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) standards is more important than ever for businesses of all sizes to thrive in an uncertain future. Clearly understanding the importance of ESG and acting immediately towards reaching good ESG standards are ways of safeguarding businesses from future risks. But how could these standards be reached? The environmental part (E) attempts to mitigate the impact of resource consumption on our environment, such as the negative effects of greenhouse gas emissions and waste discharge on climate and various ecosystems. The social (S) targets the interaction between businesses and various communities, aiming to foster internal labor, diversity, and inclusion policies. Finally, governance (G) looks at internal practices and policies, leading to effective decision-making and legal compliance.

The benefits of having an ESG-oriented business are many. Some of the most important ones include: attracting investors (who seek to invest more in companies with high ESG standards), entering new markets or expanding existing operations (governments facilitate access to companies with strong ESG programs), cost reductions (going green and adopting sustainable resources highly reduces costs), and attracting new talents (younger generations prefer to work for companies with strong commitments towards society and the environment).