Voices | Responsibility The Fab Four: ESG Ratings, Regulations, Standards And Guidelines Explained I want to hold your hand through this Beatles-inspired lesson on sustainability. By Elizabeth Wimbush SUSTAINABILITY CAN Sometimes feel like a confusing alphabet soup of acronyms and jargon, especially when you get into regulations, ratings, standards and guidelines. To help make sense of it all, let’s take some inspiration from an iconic band – The Beatles. Yes, this absolutely means I will be taking every opportunity to work in a lyric or song. So, come together, right now, over sustainability! Ratings: The John Lennon Of Sustainability Just as John Lennon was the visionary and most outspoken band member, ratings are the bold and influential voice in sustainability. They assess your company’s performance on environmental, social and governance criteria, making sure your sustainability efforts are seen and heard. ESG ratings help both customers and end users understand how well you’re managing sustainability risks and opportunities. In the world of sustainability, ESG ratings are like Lennon’s famous anthem “Imagine” – they envision a better, more responsible world. Bonus Connection: Yoko Ono! Yoko Ono’s contributions to Lennon’s life and work brought a new depth and perspective, much like ESG ratings bring a meunierd / Shutterstock.com 26 • SEPTEMBER 2024 • PPAI
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