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ESG Valuation Considerations – Top Down or Bottom Up?

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The challenge is that it is difficult to value things that are not clearly defined and measured, with some sort of consensus. Intangible asset valuation concepts can and should be applied to unique ESG cash flows. Do ESG programs impact firm value? Intangible assets lack physical substance but are not financial assets.

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ESG A Valuation Framework

Value Scope

How do you justify making substantial investments and fundamental changes to corporate structures and culture without empirical evidence that it will make a direct impact on shareholder value, total shareholder return, net present value, and individual rates of return? . Do ESG programs impact firm value?