The ESG Future Foundation is dedicated to working with organizations and communities in all ESG aspects – that is environmental, social, and governance. The foundation embodies the mindset of all ESG operations which are purpose-driven. 

In addition to being ‘the right thing to do’ businesses that embrace ESG principles are likely to: have better long term and financially sustainable business strategies; greater access to capital; have a more engaged and productive workforce; be strongly aligned with their current and potential clients and customers and be less likely to have disadvantageous government policy or regulation ensued on them. 

By promoting ESG, the foundation helps to make the communities a sustainable and better place to live.

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria are a set of standards that potential investors use to screen companies that they may invest in. ESG standards look at a company’s environmental impact and their relationships in the area they operate in, including with employees, suppliers, customers and the wider community. They also look at the company’s leadership, executive pay, shareholder rights, audits and internal controls. There are studies suggesting that more environmentally minded firms offer better returns for investors. 

The well-being of our communities depends on a well-functioning government and a thriving business sector that meets society’s needs including, for example, employment creation, equitable growth, protection of natural resources, and safeguarding of customers’ interests.

• 80% of the world’s largest companies are reporting exposure to physical or market transition risks associated with climate change [S&P Global Market Intelligence]
• 76% of consumers say they will stop buying from companies that treat the environment, employees, or the community in which they operate poorly [PwC]
• ESG strategies can affect operating profits by as much as 60% [McKinsey]
• Organizations with the highest employee satisfaction had ESG scores 14% higher than the global average, likely due to their strong environmental performance [Marsh & McLennan]
• 88% of consumers will be more loyal to a company that supports social or environmental issues [Cone Communications]

According to an analysis conducted by PwC Australia titled ESG reporting in Australia, as of the end of 2022, for Australia’s top 200 companies (ASX 200):

• 49% of the companies Disclose some Scope 3 emissions
• 49% of the companies Disclose a Net Zero target
• 55% of the companies Identify climate change as a current or emerging risk
• 57% of the companies Have targets and show evidence of monitoring performance against these for most of their material ESG topics.