The ABCs of ESG

ESG is a concept that describes a range of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors impacting the requirements organizations must meet, how they must operate, and how they are measured. It is used to evaluate a business's practices and performance or assets on various sustainability and ethical issues from environmental concerns to fairness and equity. Read this article to learn about ESG guidelines for the real estate industry.

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