ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND
GOVERNANCE
PROF. DR. WURYAN ANADAYANI, CA., CSRS., CSRA.
Understanding Sustainable Investing & The Three Bottom Lines
 Understanding Sustainable Investing
 Defined Sustainable Investing Making Financial Investments in business or
projects that aims to have long-term positive effects on the environment,
society, and governance (ESG) is what sustainable investing entails. It seeks to
align financial objectives with ethical and environmental principles.
 The Three Bottom Lines:
 The concept of the triple bottom line, which includes three key elements:
people (social), planet (environmental) and profit (economic), is a
fundamental principle of sustainable investing. Investors access the potential
of an investment based on how well it affects these three factors.
The Significance of ESG Criteria
 Introduction to ESG Criteria
Criteria for Environmental, Social, and Governance. ESG is an acronym that
stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance. Investors use these criteria to
assess a Company’s operation and how it addresses key sustainability issues.
Environmetal Criteria
Environmetal Standards. Environmental criteria asses a company’s environmental
impact. It takes into account things like carbon footprint, energy efficiency,
waste managerial and water usage. Investors look for companies that are
mommitted to reducing their environmental footprint.
The Significance of ESG Criteria
 Social Criteria
Social criteria are concerned with a company’s interactions with its employees, communities, and
society as a whole. Labor practices, diversity and inclusion, employee well-being, and community
engagement are all important considerations. Investors want to back companies that prioritize
fairness and inclusion.
Criteria for Governance
The governance criteria of a company evaluate its leadership, ethics, and transparency. It
includes aspects such as board structure, executive compensation, shareholder rights, and
compliance with legal and ethical standards. Companies with strong governance practices are
valued by investors.
Benefit of ESG Integration
 The Advantages of ESG Integration Incorporating. ESG Criteria into investment
decisions can result in a number of advantages. It assists in risk management
by identifying potential issues with sustainability and corporate governance.
Furthermore, companies with strong ESG performance frequently
demonstrate long-term sustainability and resilience, which can translate to
improved financial performance.
How Sustainable Investing Makes a Difference
 Environmental Impact:
 Sustainable Investing helps to create a greener future by allocating funds to
environmentally responsible businesses and projects. This can result in less pollution,
more conservation of natural resources, and the development of renewable energy
solutions.
 Social Impact:
 Investments based on social criteria can benefit communities by promoting diversity and
inclusion, as well as funding projects that benefit disadvantaged poputions. This promotes
social justice and harmony.
 Economic Impact:
 Investing is sustainable business practices an stimulate innovation and market growth.
Companies that prioritize sustainability attract more investors, resulting in a positive
economic impact across multiple industries.
The Growth of Sustainable Reporting
 Increasing Interest:
 Sustainable investing has grown in popularity in recent years, with an
increasing number of investors prioritizing sustainability in their portfolios.
This shift is being driven by heightened awareness of environmental and
social issues, as well as a desire to build a more sustainable world
 Governmental and institutional assistance: Government and international
organization are also supporting sustainable investing by enacting policies and
regulations that encourage responsible investment. This support strengthens
the momentum of global sustainable investing.
Challenges and Future Outlook of ESG
 Challenges of Sustainable Investing:
 While sustainable investing is becoming more popular, it is not without is
challenges. The lack of standardized ESG reporting and inconsistent
definitions of what constitutes sustainable practices is a major impediment.
This makes it difficult for investors to effectively compare and evaluate
investments.
 The Path Forward:
 The future of sustainable investing appears bright. Efforts are being made to
standardize ESG reporting, with the goal of developing a common framework
for evaluating investments. The impact of sustainable investing is likely grow
as sustainable practices become more integrated into businesses and
investment strategies
Conclusion
 Sustainable investing and ESG criteria are critical tools for creating a more
sustainable world. Individuals and organizations can actively contribute to
addressing global challenges. By securing financial returns by aligning
financial objectives with environmental, social and governance principles. As
the environmental movement gains traction, the impact of sustainable
investing is poised to reshape the investment landscape. It also promoting a
more equitable and environmentally responsible future for all.
Referensi
1. https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/what-is-esgpdf/262896077

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    ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE PROF.DR. WURYAN ANADAYANI, CA., CSRS., CSRA.
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    Understanding Sustainable Investing& The Three Bottom Lines  Understanding Sustainable Investing  Defined Sustainable Investing Making Financial Investments in business or projects that aims to have long-term positive effects on the environment, society, and governance (ESG) is what sustainable investing entails. It seeks to align financial objectives with ethical and environmental principles.  The Three Bottom Lines:  The concept of the triple bottom line, which includes three key elements: people (social), planet (environmental) and profit (economic), is a fundamental principle of sustainable investing. Investors access the potential of an investment based on how well it affects these three factors.
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    The Significance ofESG Criteria  Introduction to ESG Criteria Criteria for Environmental, Social, and Governance. ESG is an acronym that stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance. Investors use these criteria to assess a Company’s operation and how it addresses key sustainability issues. Environmetal Criteria Environmetal Standards. Environmental criteria asses a company’s environmental impact. It takes into account things like carbon footprint, energy efficiency, waste managerial and water usage. Investors look for companies that are mommitted to reducing their environmental footprint.
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    The Significance ofESG Criteria  Social Criteria Social criteria are concerned with a company’s interactions with its employees, communities, and society as a whole. Labor practices, diversity and inclusion, employee well-being, and community engagement are all important considerations. Investors want to back companies that prioritize fairness and inclusion. Criteria for Governance The governance criteria of a company evaluate its leadership, ethics, and transparency. It includes aspects such as board structure, executive compensation, shareholder rights, and compliance with legal and ethical standards. Companies with strong governance practices are valued by investors.
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    Benefit of ESGIntegration  The Advantages of ESG Integration Incorporating. ESG Criteria into investment decisions can result in a number of advantages. It assists in risk management by identifying potential issues with sustainability and corporate governance. Furthermore, companies with strong ESG performance frequently demonstrate long-term sustainability and resilience, which can translate to improved financial performance.
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    How Sustainable InvestingMakes a Difference  Environmental Impact:  Sustainable Investing helps to create a greener future by allocating funds to environmentally responsible businesses and projects. This can result in less pollution, more conservation of natural resources, and the development of renewable energy solutions.  Social Impact:  Investments based on social criteria can benefit communities by promoting diversity and inclusion, as well as funding projects that benefit disadvantaged poputions. This promotes social justice and harmony.  Economic Impact:  Investing is sustainable business practices an stimulate innovation and market growth. Companies that prioritize sustainability attract more investors, resulting in a positive economic impact across multiple industries.
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    The Growth ofSustainable Reporting  Increasing Interest:  Sustainable investing has grown in popularity in recent years, with an increasing number of investors prioritizing sustainability in their portfolios. This shift is being driven by heightened awareness of environmental and social issues, as well as a desire to build a more sustainable world  Governmental and institutional assistance: Government and international organization are also supporting sustainable investing by enacting policies and regulations that encourage responsible investment. This support strengthens the momentum of global sustainable investing.
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    Challenges and FutureOutlook of ESG  Challenges of Sustainable Investing:  While sustainable investing is becoming more popular, it is not without is challenges. The lack of standardized ESG reporting and inconsistent definitions of what constitutes sustainable practices is a major impediment. This makes it difficult for investors to effectively compare and evaluate investments.  The Path Forward:  The future of sustainable investing appears bright. Efforts are being made to standardize ESG reporting, with the goal of developing a common framework for evaluating investments. The impact of sustainable investing is likely grow as sustainable practices become more integrated into businesses and investment strategies
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    Conclusion  Sustainable investingand ESG criteria are critical tools for creating a more sustainable world. Individuals and organizations can actively contribute to addressing global challenges. By securing financial returns by aligning financial objectives with environmental, social and governance principles. As the environmental movement gains traction, the impact of sustainable investing is poised to reshape the investment landscape. It also promoting a more equitable and environmentally responsible future for all.
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