The founder of a family business recently told me how he and his family have responded to the impact of COVID-19 on his business, family and the wider communities in which they operate. “It’s important for me to believe that what I’m doing during is meaningful. Not just for the well-being of my business and family, but to the broader communities where we live and work, to our employees, customers and suppliers.”
As the report “ESG Strategy and the Long View"1 (PDF 2.1 MB) , published by the KPMG member firm in the US, points out, companies of all sizes and sectors are beginning to apply as much focus and discipline to environmental, social and governance (ESG) as other strategic initiatives aimed at creating long-term value.