Acknowledgments ixAbout the Author xiIntroduction xiii1 History of Environmental and Corporate Entanglement 12 New Businesses and New Business Models 213 The Partnership between Investors and Corporations 454 The New World of Bonds 715 Rating Regional ESG Progress 936 The Role of Ratings 1257 How Public and Private Partnerships Can Support ESG 1498 Partnership, Philanthropy, and the Pursuit of Social Good 1719 ESG Frameworks and Voluntary Standards 19910 Challenges of Today and Tomorrow 221Appendix: ESG Analysis for Beginners 259Index 269
KEESA C. SCHREANE is a senior executive in financial services, and host and executive producer of Refinitiv Sustainability Perspectives Podcast, where large institutional investors, C-Suite leaders, academics, and not-for-profit executives discuss ESG investing, social impact and green economy initiatives, corporate social responsibility practices, and impact investing strategies that strengthen businesses and society. In addition, she is on the President's Council at Ceres, where she collaborates with powerful networks of investors, companies, and not-for-profits to drive action and inspire equitable market-based and policy solutions throughout the economy. Schreane is also a Global Partner Director at London Stock Exchange Group, concentrating on risk, climate, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data. Writing, publication, and television appearances include CNBC, CBS News, Cheddar News, Essence Magazine, Latina Magazine, BizTalk, and Radio Network. She is a Fundamentals of Sustainability Accounting (FSA) credential holder and is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS).