BSR Insight | Environmental, Social, and Governance Practices in Large Emerging Markets
According to a recent review by the Ethical Investment Research Service, Sustainable Investment Research Analyst Network, and the Social Investment Forum, corporate responsibility practices—especially those related to board practice, bribery, human rights, supply chain labor standards, health and safety, environment, climate change, and biodiversity—are gaining traction in companies based in emerging markets such as Brazil, China, India, Russia, South Africa, South Korea, and Taiwan.
The study highlighted several key findings:
- Companies scored higher on issues related to the environment than on social or governance issues.
- Emerging market companies are behind when it comes to good reporting practices on climate impacts.
- Most companies disclosed key governance information, including director compensation (33 out of 40 companies).
- Brazilian and South African companies in particular developed some of the first responsible investment indices in emerging markets, primarily due to investor interest in ESG performance.
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