These risks can significantly impact companies by causing interruptions in the supply chain, brand damage, and affect stakeholder relations.
High-profile ESG risks in the environment space cover various topics, including greenhouse gas emissions, climate change resilience, water use and waste management.
Social risks include modern slavery, conflict minerals, indigenous rights, labor relations, workplace benefits, diversity issues, and community development.
Governance risk factors cover corporate political contributions, diversity, anti- corruption policies and board independence.