SpendGreenToStayInTheBlack: Why ESG Is Every SmartInvestor’s New Best Friend
ESG is not the future—it’s the filter. If your investments don’t pass it, neither will your profits.
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Why ESG Deserves a Prime Spot in Your InvestmentStrategy:
🌍 GlobalPulse
ESG assets are set to reach USD53Trillion by 2025, representing overOneThird of global AUM.
India alone saw #$35Billion in green bond issuances in FY24.
Source: Bloomberg, SEBI Green Finance Report
♻️ ProfitMeetsPurpose
A Harvard study shows ESGLeaders outperform laggards by 4.8% annually.
Companies with higher ESG scores report UpTo20% lower capital costs.
Source: Harvard Business Review, MSCI
📊 RiskResilience
During the COVID-19 crash, ESG-focused funds outperformed non-ESG peers by 2.5% on average.
ESG-aligned portfolios have shown 30% better downside protection in volatile markets.
Source: Morningstar, BlackRock
💼 TalentMagnetism
83% of Gen Z expect employers to take a stand on environmental issues.
ESG-strong firms report 25% higher retention rates.
Source: Deloitte Global Millennial Survey
🔍 RegulatoryRadar
SEBI mandates BRSR (Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting) for top 1,000 listed companies.
The EU’s CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) will impact 50,000+ companies by 2026.
Source: SEBI, European Commission
⚡ InnovationCatalyst
ESG investments have fueled Over$2.2Billion in ClimateTech startup funding in India in 2023 alone.
Circular economy initiatives can unlock #$4.5Trillion globally by 2030.
Source: BCG, Ellen MacArthur Foundation.
Originally published on LinkedIn on 2025-04-08 12:56:10: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn%3Ali%3AgroupPost%3A82951-7315356784897015808
KnowledgeSeries 4.1: EY – Embedding Sustainability into Business DNA 🌍♻️
🚀 FromStrategyToStructure
EY is embedding ESG into the DNA of global business—transforming sustainability from a buzzword into a boardroom blueprint across 150+Countries and sectors.
🌱 EY by the Numbers – The ESG Pulse
👔 Leadership Commitment
🧠 81% of executives now have a ChiefSustainabilityOfficer
💰 72% of companies have a dedicated ESGBudget
📊 53% link ExecutiveCompensation to ESG performance
🧍♀️ People-Centric ESG
🌈 87% report WorkforceDiversity data
❤️ 61% say EmployeeWellbeing is an ESG priority
✅ 54% have embedded ESG in PerformanceReviews
📋 Mainstream ESG Reporting
📈 96% of S&P 500 and 81% of Russell 1000 now publish ESG reports
🔍 Top Disclosures: ClimateStrategy, BoardGovernance, InclusionMetrics
🌐 Alignment with: TCFD, TNFD, GRI, SASB
📑 EY’s Signature Sustainability Tools & Reports
📘 EY Environment Report 2024 – Climate, biodiversity & carbon goals in one
📊 ESG Trends Index – 800+ execs rank ESG urgency and business alignment
🎥 ESG Evolution Series – EY leaders break down real-world ESG shifts
🧮 Carbon Ambition Navigator – Models decarbonization for client roadmaps
⚙️ EY’s 4-Stage ESG Framework
1️⃣ StrategyDesign – ESG in M&A, investment, and growth decisions
2️⃣ RiskResilience – Managing climate, regulatory, and reputation risks
3️⃣ DataReporting – Real-time ESG dashboards, reporting infrastructure
4️⃣ StakeholderEngagement – Turning ESG metrics into trust and impact
🔭 What’s Next for EY?
🤖 ESGTech – AI and blockchain for automated ESG scoring
💹 GreenFinance – Green bonds, ESG investing, transition capital
🌍 Scope3Emissions – Supply chain carbon auditing for Fortune 500s
🤝 GlobalPartnerships – EY shaping ESG norms via WEF, TNFD, UNGC
✨ Quick Takeaway
EY isn’t just consulting—it’s engineeringESG into the future of business.
📢 UpNext in KnowledgeSeries4.1:
EY’s Green Wins, Grey Gaps & Bold Bets ♻️
Originally published on LinkedIn on 2025-03-22 13:27:08: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn%3Ali%3AgroupPost%3A95089-7309203984957816833
