With 2023 drawing to an end, we wanted to share the most relevant ESG controversies during the year. In this article, we provide a comprehensive overview of the year’s top ESG controversies, breaking them down into the three pillars of ESG: Environmental, Social, and Governance. Through our research, we will explore each of these areas in detail, shedding light on the most talked-about controversies and the companies involved.

As generative AI has grown from a fledgling concept to a force disrupting most industries, its broader implications have come under scrutiny. Public perception of generative AI has also evolved significantly due to its association with various Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors. In this article, we’ll offer an extensive ESG analysis of generative AI, focusing on how different industries react to it, the ESG risks it potentially fuels, and the ESG positive impact events it has given rise to.