S3#33 John Ditty, Head of ESG, KPMG Vietnam: ESG - an essential element for sustainable development

Today, sustainable growth and ESG performance are increasingly taking a higher priority in business plans. ESG (Environment, Social, Corporate Governance) can be understood as investing in businesses that are socially and environmentally responsible instead of just focusing on making profits. But participating in ESG is not simply implementing environmental protection policies or community activities.What should businesses pay attention to when investing in ESG? In this Vietnam Innovators podcast episode, host Hao Tran will join guest John Ditty - Head of ESG at KPMG Vietnam to learn more. What information and advice does John suggest for businesses in Vietnam when implementing ESG? Let's listen and find out!KPMG’s 2022 ‘Survey of Sustainability Reporting’ is one of the most comprehensive and authoritative pieces of global research on sustainability reporting, based on an analysis of financial reports, sustainability and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reports, and websites from 5,800 companies in 58 countries, territories and jurisdictions.Listen to this episode on YouTubeAnd explore many amazing articles at the website vietcetera.com.Feel free to leave any questions or invitations for business cooperation at team@vietcetera.comThe findings in this survey reflect on the current state of reporting and overarching business strategies that can enable companies to meet increasing regulatory expectations – all while creating impact and generating value for society.

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