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ESG in Practice: Sustainability, Ethics, and Innovation Tailored to Sectors
Abstract
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles have become critical to corporate strategies across industries. However, ESG requires sector-specific approaches as industries face unique challenges. This chapter examines ESG applications in four sectors: finance, energy, fashion and food. In finance, ESG factors influence investment decisions and risk management with institutions evaluating companies' performance in addressing climate risks, regulatory challenges and social concerns. The energy sector, a major carbon emitter, prioritizes renewable energy transitions and emission reductions, alongside employee safety and regulatory compliance. The fashion industry, responsible for 4-8% of global greenhouse gas emissions, faces scrutiny over environmental impacts, fair wages and ethical supply chains. In the food sector, ESG concerns focus on water use, waste management, animal welfare and food safety. The chapter emphasizes sector-specific ESG challenges and the role of emerging technologies, such as machine learning and AI, in improving transparency and accountability.
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