Decoding the Alphabet Soup
It pays to do good by the planet, so says corporate consultant and founder of HXE Partners, Harry Etra.
HXE Partners
HXE Partners helps clients achieve their sustainability and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) goals. We support the development, management, and integration of sustainability best practices within organizations.
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You may have seen the letters ESG in the news recently, we certainly have. Literally, that translates to "Environmental, Social and Governance", but it actually means in practice, that's a whole separate matter. This week we dig into the meaning behind the acronym with ESG expert and good friend Harry Etra, founder and CEO of HXE partners.
Also, special guest and longtime friend of the Pod, Lizzie Horvitz, joins us!
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