ESG with Six Sigma: Chapter 2 – Starting from Environmental “E” 第二章 – 從環境、社會與公司治理中的環境開始
Environmental concerns have evolved from early public outcry to a…
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Environmental concerns have evolved from early public outcry to a…
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ESG did not emerge overnight and can be traced to the 1950s, when scholars and practitioners began to recognise that corporations exert social and environmental impacts and therefore bear broader responsibilities toward society. In the 1950s and 1960s, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) became an important shift in the understanding of corporate purpose and obligations. Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) then emerged in the 1960s and 1970s, laying the foundation for later developments in sustainability-oriented investment and corporate accountability.
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This article introduces Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) as a foundational concept and frames its practical relevance in contemporary business. In recent years, ESG has evolved from a peripheral consideration into a central component of corporate strategy and accountability. It is no longer merely an optional initiative but increasingly regarded as an essential direction for sustainable and responsible business development.
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