Study: Over 80 per cent of firms consider ESG ratings important to their sustainability strategy

Stuart Stone
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Demand for ESG ratings remains strong, but companies seek more alignment with reporting standards, new study finds

Sustainability professionals at over 80 per cent of companies plan to continue engagement with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) ratings and see them as an important part of their wider corporate...

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