The appointment of company veteran Karen Cusmano to the new position was accompanied by the release of the Jersey City-based REIT's 2021 Environmental, Social, and Governance report, which highlighted an 18% decrease in energy consumption by the company from 2019 levels.

First up: collecting feedback from statewide stakeholders — through a series of webinars and surveys — to identify and address priorities for the framework.

ESG – environmental, social and governance – you’ve likely heard the letters. For investors, these non-financial factors are finding a place in the process of determining potential risk and growth opportunities.

According to the $1.5 trillion global investment management business of Newark-based Prudential Financial Inc., the position reflects the company's continuing, and deepened, focus on environmental, social and governance strategy.

“Today’s announcement is an important step to further integrate ESG into the core of our business, accelerate the achievement of our ESG goals, and measure and continue to be transparent about our progress,” said Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President Caroline Litchfield.

Sarah Hill, BD's head of sustainability discusses the health care company's approach to environmental, social and governance issues.