ESG refers to a set of standards to measure corporate social responsibility and sustainable development. These standards cover the impact of enterprises on the environment, society and governance, and aim to help investors, consumers and the public understand how enterprises can contribute in these areas. Enterprises can improve their sustainable development level by taking meaningful ESG actions and show their commitment to the public. In order to achieve this goal, enterprises may set up special ESG positions or assign ESG responsibilities to existing employees.
The workflow of ESG rating mainly consists of three parts: first, data collection and information induction; Second, set indicators, rate and form rating results; Third, the rating results are indexed, thus forming service investment products. A rating agency may carry out the whole process mentioned above, or it may only participate in a part of it.
Skills and qualities required for esg positions
1, has a deep understanding and interest in environmental, social and governance issues, and is willing to contribute to promoting sustainable development.
2. Good communication and interpersonal skills, able to communicate effectively with various stakeholders, including government agencies, investors, suppliers and social organizations.
3. Be able to think and analyze problems independently and propose effective solutions.
4. Be able to skillfully use commonly used office software and information technology tools, such as Microsoft Office.
5. Have good writing skills and be able to write reports and documents clearly.
6. For different ESG posts, there may be other requirements for professional knowledge and skills. For example, an environmental manager may need a degree in environmental engineering or ecology, while a governance consultant may need a legal background.