Contrasting perspectives on ESG: a reflection
In a column published by Expansión, Pablo Jiménez reflects on the evolution of ESG criteria and examines their relationship with value creation, financial performance and long-term business strategy.
In the column “Contrastes sobre ESG: una reflexión” (“Contrasting perspectives on ESG: a reflection”), published by Expansión, our partner Pablo Jiménez examines the debate surrounding environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria and their growing relevance to corporate strategy.
Drawing on reports by Kroll and KPMG, Pablo discusses different perspectives on the relationship between ESG practices and business performance, including access to capital, mergers and acquisitions, customer loyalty, resilience and growth. He also addresses implementation challenges such as resource constraints, regulatory uncertainty and the risk of greenwashing.
The article argues that, beyond the evolution of the term and the controversies surrounding it, effectively and consistently integrating sustainability criteria can contribute to long-term value creation and strategic positioning.
Read the full column in Expansión.
