1、 RESETO R R E T R E A T?The Ipsos ESG CouncilContents6Current Priorities and Challenges:Reset or Retreat?Uncover the truth behind the headlines is ESG dying,or simply evolving?Explorehow companies are recalibrating for long-term impact.14ESG Strategies in Practice:PuttingPrinciples into Action Move

2、beyond theory and discover how todesign and implement ESGstrategies that deliver real-world results.18ESG and Politics:Global Goals or Political Football?DEI,climate action,and political polarisation learn how to steer yourESGstrategy through theturbulent waters of public discourse.26Whats in a Name

3、?ESGs Polarising Nomenclature Could greater progress be possible if we used less divisive language?28ESG in Context:from Cost Centre to Value Creator Unlock the secret to ESG ROI.Explore best practices for measuring andcommunicating thetrue value of sustainability.38The Future of ESG:Bridging the Ga

4、p Between Profit and Purpose Peer into the future of ESG.Discoverhow technology,innovation,andstakeholder trust willshape sustainable business.Introduction There is little doubt that societys expectations ofcorporate behaviour areevolving.The challenge facing all companies is toadapt to this changin

5、g environment whilst balancing the concerns of a variety of stakeholders.The Ipsos ESG Council was established by Ipsos Corporate Reputation as a forum for senior sustainability leaders from leading global organisations.With their insights,we can evaluate ESGs current and potential impact,both in th

6、e corporate landscape and on wider society.We express our sincere gratitude for our Council Members generous contributions of time and their candid exchange of perspectives onthe multifaceted challenges and possibilities in the ESG arena.I hope you enjoy this second edition of the ESG Council Report