The autobiography of environmental, social and governance (ESG)
Journal of Economic and Administrative Sciences
ISSN: 1026-4116
Article publication date: 2 June 2023
Abstract
Purpose
The current essay aims to generate critical reflections on environment, social and governance (ESG) based on observations, experiences, literature reviews and logical reasoning.
Design/methodology/approach
The essay adopts the methodology of first-person omniscient, where the narrator (ESG in this essay) is a character in the story. In this methodology, the ESG is also aware of the thoughts and feelings of all the other characters, such as the ESG practitioners, academics, researchers, lawmakers and relevant stakeholders.
Findings
The essay concludes that the relevance of ESG is broader than what is currently perceived. The piece endorses a view to look at ESG from other perspectives and benefits, not only from its financial relevance. It should be understood and implemented at the grassroots level.
Originality/value
The essay is one of its kind to reflect on the current ESG landscape. It attempts to redirect the debate on ESG toward the origin of its very existence.
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Acknowledgements
The author acknowledges the journal, its respected editors and editorial team and the peer-reviewers for the guidance in this article.
Citation
Singh, K. (2023), "The autobiography of environmental, social and governance (ESG)", Journal of Economic and Administrative Sciences, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/JEAS-02-2023-0041
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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