BSR Insight | ESG Integration in Emerging Markets
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Elissa Goldenberg, Associate, Advisory Services
Publication Date
December 21, 2010
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Eurosif's "Emerging Markets Report</a>" explores the integration of ESG factors into business operations and reporting by companies in emerging markets, which is on the rise but still lower than in developed markets
The chart below shows the degree of ESG integration in developed and emerging markets. Among emerging-market regions, South African and Latin American companies are the most advanced on ESG issues, and South African companies scored higher on average than those in the United States and Canada. The chart shows the total number of companies in the research sample as well as the highest, lowest, and average degree of ESG integration for a company in a given group.
Other report highlights include:
- While nine out of 10 emerging-market companies provide disclosure on environmental and/or social issues, the proportion of companies providing external verification or adopting recognized reporting guidelines drops significantly.
- Forty-two percent of emerging-market companies make environmental commitments, but they remain weaker on implementation and tracking progress.
- Chinese companies greatly underperform with regard to the integration of social issues, particularly when it comes to labor and corruption policies.
About the Author(s)
Elissa Goldenberg, Associate, Advisory Services
With four years of sustainability communications expertise, Elissa works with BSR member companies in a range of sectors—including those in information and communications technology; food, beverage, and agriculture; energy; and consumer products—on various sustainability issues including reporting, stakeholder engagement, and human rights... Read more →
Topics
Economic, Social & Cultural Rights, Environment, Governance & Accountability, Human Rights, Reporting & Communications, Strategy & Integration
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