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Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) is becoming more and more important in our world today, and underlying data is vital in giving it meaning. Acting as a source of checks and balances, ESG needs a long-term view that promises the existence and sustainability of fundamental organizations over time; partnerships and stakeholder engagement are also required. Nevertheless, ESG is complex and not easily measured. Written for companies seeking to attract ESG investments and become compliant with ESG regulatory requirements, this text discusses the "what" and "why" of the matter, diving into understanding ESG, how disregarding ESG means risk, inconsistent metrics and lack of clarity, and what companies can do to be ESG-investable and ESG-compliant. This book also looks at how emerging technologies can help organize underlying ESG data and add transparency to provide accountability and a holistic view of ESG's impact. Chapter 9 offers examples of companies that have created and are focusing on sustainable strategies; some are transitioning to a circular economy. The UN Alliance for Sustainable Fashion is working to improve sustainability in the fashion industry; Uzbekistan's DAVR-BANK provides funding for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), particularly for women-owned businesses; Thailand's Indorama Ventures recovers and recycles plastic waste; and IKEA encourages customers to have more sustainable homes. Examples with Mars and Blackrock are also described. Microsoft has collaborated with governments and other organizations to work toward several of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Through partnerships, Microsoft is able to enhance its impact on specific communities.

• Social enterprise
• Sustainable business practices
• Business and society
• Corporate social responsibility
• Transparency
• Corporate accountability
• Labor
• Environmental sustainability