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Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Primer

Understand ESG programs and their impact on organizations.

Organizations’ success is now tied to how they contribute to a sustainable and equitable future. Organizations are challenged to craft a narrative by bringing together existing initiatives and creating new ones to tell an ESG story that connects to their purpose.

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Critical Insight

No matter its level of involvement, HR is critical to the success of ESG programs through ensuring alignment with the organization's core values and socializing the narrative internally.

Impact and Result

Ensure ESG initiatives are not implemented in a silo. Anchor the program to the organization’s purpose and integrate it into the organization’s story to create a clear and compelling narrative.


Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Primer Research & Tools

1. Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Primer

Understand the ESG program journey and the important role HR plays throughout.

2. Case Studies: Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) Primer

Refer to this case study for an example of how an organization approached its ESG journey.

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About McLean & Company

McLean & Company is an HR research and advisory firm providing practical solutions to human resources challenges via executable research, tools, diagnostics, and advisory services that have a clear and measurable impact on your business.

What Is a Blueprint?

A blueprint is designed to be a roadmap, containing a methodology and the tools and templates you need to solve your HR problems.

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Each call will focus on explaining the material and helping you to plan your project, interpret and analyze the results of each project step, and set the direction for your next project step.

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Contributors

  • Mahak Agrawal, Advisor, Global Fund to End Modern Slavery
  • Kelly-Ann Corder, Chief Human Resources Officer, SMS Equipment
  • Veena Jayadeva, Head of Enterprise ESG, Guardian Life