Sustainability at a Crossroads

September 27, 2019

Sustainable business practices have become a central focus for many industry leaders because they are a means to mitigate potential risks that may impact corporations over the next few decades. Driven by investors and consumers, global corporations recognize climate change as a growing business concern and promote environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives in response. Viewed as an unnecessary obligation a decade ago, the political and social pressure on private companies to prioritize sustainability now dramatically influences corporate strategy.

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