Reuters: Can a focus on education save the S in ESG?
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There are no metrics around how they (businesses) are making a systemic contribution to society, We think you can add some rigour to that, and use education as the key social issue to underpin the S, which would help drive broader ESG priorities.
Justin van Fleet, CEO of GBC-Education
In a recent analysis, the role of education in ESG frameworks has been highlighted as a key to enhancing the ‘Social’ component. Historically overshadowed by environmental and governance aspects, education can bring clarity and measurable outcomes to social progress.
Justin van Fleet, CEO of the Global Business Coalition for Education argues that investing in education can drive economic growth and social equity while benefiting businesses by creating a skilled workforce.