Beyond the ESG hype cycle: Adopting an 'activist mindset' to doing business
Despite earning criticism from top business leaders, ESG investing is going nowhere. In fact, the fundamental drivers of ESG growth are stronger than ever.
Jon is the founder of Open For Business, a coalition of 30 global companies promoting LGBT+ rights. His reports on the economic case for LGBT+ inclusion have helped to reframe the debate, and he is listed as one of the Financial Times’ Top 100 LGBT+ Executives. Jon is a Partner at Brunswick, where he co-leads the global Business & Society team, and he is the co-author, with Lucy Parker, of Everybody’s Business, which looks at how big business can be a force for positive social progress.
Despite earning criticism from top business leaders, ESG investing is going nowhere. In fact, the fundamental drivers of ESG growth are stronger than ever.
Recent research shows cities that embrace LGBT+ policies and interests are more entrepreneurial - and more likely to recover after COVID-19.