ESG and Social Activism

Social activism has long been used as a means of bringing about social issues to light while working toward the reform of institutions, behaviors, relations, and expectations in society. Common social movements for activists include racial equality, gender equality, immigration reform, human rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and religious freedom.

ESG on the other hand, refers to a broad set of considerations that could impact a company’s performance and its ability to execute its business strategy and create long-term value.

Socially conscious stakeholders use ESG to measure the sustainability and societal impact of a company and its business activities.

While ESG factors can affect a company’s bottom line directly, they can also affect a company’s reputation, and investors and business leaders are increasingly applying these non-financial factors in their analysis to identify the material risks and growth opportunities of a company.