[Verse 1] Once upon a time investors only cared about the green Just the money flowing in, profits on the screen But the world began to change, stakeholders had their say Now we look at bigger things when we invest today Environmental factors show us how companies treat The air we breathe, the water clean, the carbon they delete Climate risks and waste they make, renewable their goal Sustainability matters for the planet as a whole [Chorus] E-S-G, three letters that we need to see Environmental, Social, Governance responsibility E-S-G, the future of investing's key Better returns and better world in harmony [Verse 2] Social factors tell the tale of how they treat their crew Fair wages, safety standards, diversity in view Customer relationships and community care Human rights and labor laws, showing that they share Product safety, data privacy, inclusive company culture Social impact on society, avoiding any vulture When companies do good for all, not just the bottom line Their reputation grows stronger and their future looks more fine [Chorus] E-S-G, three letters that we need to see Environmental, Social, Governance responsibility E-S-G, the future of investing's key Better returns and better world in harmony [Bridge] Governance means leadership, the board room and the rules Executive compensation, avoiding corporate fools Transparency in reporting, ethics at the core Anti-corruption policies, integrity and more Risk management systems and accountability too When governance is stronger, then the company is too [Verse 3] Millennials and Gen Z want their money to align With values that they hold dear, not just the dollar sign Regulations growing stronger, disclosure requirements rise ESG integration helps the smart investor analyze Long-term value creation beats the short-term game Sustainable investing is much more than just a name [Chorus] E-S-G, three letters that we need to see Environmental, Social, Governance responsibility E-S-G, the future of investing's key Better returns and better world in harmony [Outro] From climate change to worker rights Board oversight that shines the lights ESG investing's here to stay The smarter, better investing way
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