By Dan Brookes, Partner at BDO in Yorkshire and the North East
In amongst the pressures of economic uncertainty and recent volatility, it’s easy to place Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) on the ‘nice to have’ list, regarding it more as a value creation opportunity rather than a critical lever.
While that may be the view of some, it’s not the view of everyone, particularly at BDO where ESG is firmly embedded across our business. For us, it’s a non-negotiable to have a mature ESG approach . It’s something that drives our business towards sustainable growth, rather than the first thing to come off the list when economic conditions get tough.