What the heck is ESG?

ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance. It’s a framework that helps businesses operate sustainably and ethically by focusing on three key areas: reducing environmental impact, fostering positive social relationships (like fair treatment of employees and community support), and ensuring good governance through transparent, responsible leadership. For UK SMEs, ESG isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a way to build trust with customers, attract investors, and secure long-term success. It is an increasingly important part of a business’ identity and is a crucial ingredient in the employer brand – or in other words, making your business likely to attract people to want to work there.