Flashback Episode - Global Sustainability & ESG Frameworks: What Matters Most with Kyle Rudden

In this episode we flash back to an older Webinar session with Analyst Kyle Rudden, who discusses the sustainability framework ecosystem, starting with the “Big Three”: UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a framework for society-level sustainability Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), a company-level framework for a very broad audience Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), company-level but investor-focused -- Follow Kyle's work: https://skr.ma/qcJeXohxz1dgqW5m7 -- Kyle Rudden is an ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) analyst with an alpha-centric approach to ESG research. After all, ESG investing is, first and foremost, investing. "Alpha-centric" does not mean apathetic, however. Quite the contrary. Kyle believes global sustainability – i.e., environmental stewardship, social equality, and economic prosperity – is imperative, and private-sector capital is its cornerstone. Private-sector capital still has fiduciary responsibilities. Profitability is necessary for sustained impact. The Triple Bottom Line. People, Planet, AND Profit. This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.