ESG: Sustainability as a Strategic Success Factor

More and more investors have integrated ESG criteria into their investment criteria, and an increasing number of banks are supplementing their lending guidelines with ESG aspects. Sustainability, ESG, Sustainable Finance – these are much more than just buzzwords; they are integral components of modern corporate practice. In this book, you will receive a comprehensive overview of the key concepts, initiatives, frameworks, and laws in the field of ESG and Sustainable Finance. Practical examples illustrate the steps required for successful integration and communication. Special attention is given to the impact of sustainability factors on financial metrics and their relevance for the capital market. The role of technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the ESG and Sustainable Finance landscape is also addressed. Learn how digital tools, Big Data and analytics, blockchain, and AI are revolutionizing ESG data collection and analysis, driving CO2 reduction and energy efficiency, and improving transparency and traceability in the supply chain. Discover the latest trends and future developments in this dynamic field. This book is a compendium for anyone looking to engage with ESG and Sustainable Finance without sacrificing practicality and applicability. The Authors Klaus R. Kirchhoff, as Chairman of Kirchhoff Consult AG, looks back on 30 years of experience in capital market consulting for companies. In recent years, he and his team have developed ESG strategies for several companies. He is the initiator of the "Good Company Rankings" of the DAX30 companies. Sönke Niefünd is Managing Director at the private banking group Merck Finck a Quintet Private Bank. With over 20 years of experience in the private banking and portfolio management industry, he has specialized in sustainable asset management strategies for (semi-)institutional investors. Julian A. von Pressentin advises companies on ESG issues, including Sustainable Finance or sustainability reporting. He is a member of a European expert group for the development of European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) for small and medium-sized enterprises. The translation was done with the help of artificial intelligence. A subsequent human revision was done primarily in terms of content. This book is a translation of an original German edition. The translation was done with the help of artificial intelligence (machine translation by the service DeepL.com). A subsequent human revision was done primarily in terms of content, so that the book will read stylistically differently from a conventional translation.