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The Origin Story of ESG

In: ESG: Sustainability as a Strategic Success Factor

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  • Klaus Rainer Kirchhoff

    (Kirchhoff Consult AG)

  • Sönke Niefünd

    (Merck Finck a Quintet Private Bank)

  • Julian von Pressentin

Abstract

The incorporation of sustainability aspects and ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) into economic decisions has a long history, ranging from socially responsible investments (SRI) and boycott movements to the current dominance of climate change. This article outlines the emergence and development of ESG from its beginnings in religious groups of the eighteenth century, through the growing influence of social and political movements in the twentieth century, to the establishment of ESG as a fundamental concept in modern business practices. The analysis focuses particularly on the transition from a pure focus on shareholder value to a broader commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), demonstrating that ESG is an already established and increasingly important dimension of capital market decisions.

Suggested Citation

  • Klaus Rainer Kirchhoff & Sönke Niefünd & Julian von Pressentin, 2024. "The Origin Story of ESG," Springer Books, in: ESG: Sustainability as a Strategic Success Factor, chapter 0, pages 7-12, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-3-658-45831-7_2
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-658-45831-7_2
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