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ESG

American

abbreviation

environmental, social, and governance: a strategic framework for measuring a company's impact on the environment, relationships with the people and companies it is connected to, and management practices.

The remaining question is whether ESG can be implemented without negatively impacting profit.
Financial regulators have been promoting green finance and ESG investing.

Etymology

Origin of ESG

First recorded in 2005–10

Example Sentences

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Greater transparency and clarity are urgently needed to disinfect the greenwashing fraud of many ESG initiatives.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

Most shareholder proposals fail, and those opposing ESG policies rarely garner support from more than a few percent of shares cast.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

He pointed to ESG funds that focus on different sectors, plus alternatives such as real estate and commodities.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 9, 2026

ESG can cost about $12,000, while bariatric surgery can cost about $17,000, depending on the region, facility and health-insurance coverage, according to Bariendo, a network of weight-loss surgery clinics.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 15, 2026

“Guys, this is ESG; we’re on the third floor.”

From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon

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