Summary: ESG & SDG
1. ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance)
ESG is a set of non-financial criteria used to evaluate a company's sustainability and ethical impact:
- Environmental (E): Carbon footprint, energy use, waste, water, pollution, climate strategies.
- Social (S): Labor rights, diversity, health and safety, community impact, data privacy.
- Governance (G): Board diversity, ethics, transparency, executive pay, anti-corruption.
2. SDG (Sustainable Development Goals)
The SDGs are 17 global goals created by the United Nations to achieve a better and more sustainable future
by 2030. They include:
1. No Poverty
2. Zero Hunger
3. Good Health and Well-being
4. Quality Education
5. Gender Equality
6. Clean Water and Sanitation
7. Affordable and Clean Energy
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
10. Reduced Inequality
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
12. Responsible Consumption and Production
13. Climate Action
14. Life Below Water
15. Life on Land
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
17. Partnerships for the Goals
3. ESG & SDG Connection
Summary: ESG & SDG
ESG helps businesses manage sustainability risks, while SDGs are global development goals. Many
companies align their ESG efforts with SDGs to contribute to global sustainability agendas.