Understanding ESG
The Brundtland Commission report, 1987 – defined Sustainability as "meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs." The definition provided a new paradigm for businesses to measure their performance going beyond financials to include Sustainability/ESG performance. The transition from Sustainability that could mean anything from "doing well by doing good” to a narrower & focused ESG (Environment Social Governance) is about meeting social responsibility standards & going way beyond ROI (Returns on Investment) considerations.