ESG, impact investing: 'Doing good' while delivering on performance

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We’re living in a time of global economic upheaval, with small businesses dead or on life support and medium and larger businesses trying to decide what and where to additionally cut, after taking earlier cost-cutting measures. Some decisions made by businesses have aroused public ire. Others, plaudits. People are increasingly aware of companies that make decisions that take into consideration their employees, their communities, and the environment.