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How Aspen Insurance embraced ESG principles

Just ahead of Earth Day, the company's chief business development officer outlines its Second Annual ESG Report.

By Maura Keller | April 17, 2023 at 07:00 AM
Aspen Insurance Chief Business Development Officer Jonny Atkinson believes that sustainability objectives can be delivered effectively alongside strong business returns. (Photo: liliya/Adobe Stock) Aspen Insurance Chief Business Development Officer Jonny Atkinson believes that sustainability objectives can be delivered effectively alongside strong business returns. (Photo: liliya/Adobe Stock)

These days, the topic of environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategies is taking precedence throughout boardrooms and C-suite offices in businesses of all sizes, across all industries.

Historically speaking, ESG is nothing new: It grew out of the sustainability movement of the 1990s and early 2000s, which put pressure on the corporate world to consider the social and environmental impacts of their actions in addition to the traditional financial bottom line. In addition, ESG places focus on the separation of power and duties, on who and how they make key decisions within companies, and other ethical considerations in doing business.

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