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Gambling on Green
Uncovering the Balance among Revenues, Reputations, and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance)
Keesa C. Schreane (Author)
9781119892090, Wiley
Hardback, published 22 September 2022
304 pages
23.4 x 15.2 x 2.8 cm, 0.476 kg
Are you an investor who wants to make the world a better place while getting stronger returns? Are you an executive building a sustainable business and seeking increased revenue? Are you curious about ESG and what it means for your community or organization? Then this book is for you! In Gambling on Green: Uncovering the Balance between Revenues, Reputations, and ESG, veteran financial services executive Keesa Schreane delivers a straightforward and practical guide for business leaders and investors navigating the world of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues. As ESG debates and scandals find their way to both newspapers and 10-Ks, many managers feel lost and unclear about how to drive a sustainable approach. Readers will learn to identify corporate sustainability, recognize good corporate governance and social responsibility, and understand what makes a company an exemplary steward of the environment. You’ll also discover: With compelling case studies and thoughtful analysis, Gambling on Green is a must-read for anyone interested in how investors and corporations are shifting their focus toward environmental, social, and governance issues. This book will earn a place on the shelves of retail and institutional investors, executives, and board members looking for a roadmap to some of the defining corporate and social issues of our time.
Acknowledgments ix About the Author xi Introduction xiii 1 History of Environmental and Corporate Entanglement 1 2 New Businesses and New Business Models 21 3 The Partnership between Investors and Corporations 45 4 The New World of Bonds 71 5 Rating Regional ESG Progress 93 6 The Role of Ratings 125 7 How Public and Private Partnerships Can Support ESG 149 8 Partnership, Philanthropy, and the Pursuit of Social Good 171 9 ESG Frameworks and Voluntary Standards 199 10 Challenges of Today and Tomorrow 221 Appendix: ESG Analysis for Beginners 259 Index 269
Subject Areas: Finance & accounting [KF]
