1.) During the last few decades, promoting corporate sustainability has become a major concern for policymakers, practitioners, investors, and researchers. Corporate sustainability (CS) here connotes the ability of firms to meet the needs of their direct and indirect stakeholders without compromising the ability to meet the needs of future stakeholders as well. In at least 250 words, discuss the concept of sustainability in a business context and how an organization can incorporate it into their strategy to achieve long-term growth. Consider using the following keywords in your research: “corporate sustainability”, “ESG reporting”, “triple bottom line”, “stakeholder engagement”. You must cite at least three sources into your essay (NOT Wikipedia)
2.) Read Corporate Social Responsibility: Insight Using an ESG Rating and complete the following:
a. Name one well known third-party ESG Report and Ratings Service Provider and give a brief overview of their rating methodology
b. Name one of the most sustainable companies in the world as identified by the Corporate Knights in 2021 and give a brief description of their CSR practices
c. Name one thing organizations and the financial professionals they employ can do to maintain a sustainable, corporate, and ethical environment
