Tag: Responsibility

ESG is Complicated

In trying to find the most ideal title to today’s edition, there were a number of choices:

  • ESG has become complicated.
  • ESG may be complicated.
  • ESG is a bit complicated.

All are true, and the complications started to become more prominent in early 2022. ESG, of course, stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance which are said to be “pillars” on which companies, particularly publicly traded companies, report. The pillars of ESG have been referred to as non-financial risk factors by the consulting firm Deloitte, and the non-financial aspect is partly what brought major pushback to “blanket policies” of ESG in major pension funds and investment funds.

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“Dog” Days of Summer

“Man’s or Woman’s Best Friend”. At a time when true friends have proven to be more valuable than ever, it seems that getting a dog is something a good number of people and families did during the pandemic and its aftermath. Long-time dog lovers seem to agree that dogs can bring true happiness to unbearable situations. And the saying, “if you want a friend, get a dog” has been heard for years, even in the movies. “Dog benefits” range from personal joy to family togetherness…with a good deal of responsibility mixed in.

While a dog can turn out to become a true best friend, the “getting a dog” decision is a BIG one and not to be taken lightly. The considerations are several:

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Getting a Dog

“Man’s (or Woman’s) Best Friend”. At a time when true friends have proven to be more valuable than ever, it seems that getting a dog is something that a good number of people and families did during the past year of “stay at home.” Dogs, in many cases, brought true happiness to an overall terrible situation. Similarly, long-time dog lovers seem to agree: “if you want a friend, get a dog.” The benefits range from personal happiness to family happiness… with a good deal of responsibility mixed in.

The benefits of owning a pet range from personal happiness to family happiness… with a good deal of responsibility mixed in.

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