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The history of ESG: A journey towards sustainable investing

IBM Services

But while the term ESG was first coined in 2004 by the United Nations Global Compact, the concept has been around for much longer. 2 In 2004, the term “ESG” became official after its first mainstream appearance in a report titled, “Who Cares Wins.”

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Zigs & Zags – The Opposite of a Great Idea Can Also be a Great Idea

Perficient Digital Transformation

Tesla set out in 2004 to become the first all-electric automobile manufacturer. At that time, their industry was driven by government regulations and tariffs. Nintendo continues to differentiate itself as more family-friendly with a focus on gameplay and portability. Atlas Van Lines is in the moving and relocation industry.

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The importance of diversity in AI isn’t opinion, it’s math

IBM Services

” In an influential study, it was shown that diverse groups of low-ability problem solvers can outperform groups of high-ability problem solvers ( Hong & Page, 2004 ). Simply put, when the diversity in a group is large, the error of the crowd is small — supporting the concept of “the wisdom of the crowd.”

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ESG and the RFP: How to Assess Your Outsourcer’s ESG Efforts

Blue Ocean

The first mainstream mention of ESG as a concept came from the United Nations in 2004 in their report titled “ Who Cares Wins.” Today, despite their being no uniform standards defining ESG, there are many laws and regulations that govern how companies must conduct their business.

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Why the Philippines is a Primary Outsourcing Destination

NoonDalton

Fewer Legal Hoops to Jump Through and Fewer Management Issues Any country’s regulations, compliance requirements, administrative burdens, tax consequences, and costs are significant when hiring employees. The BPO industry in the nation now accounts for 10% of the global market, a threefold rise since 2004.

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What Three Global Giants Teach Us About International Expansion

Velocity Global

From accounting for cultural differences and foreign regulations to understanding a country’s technological and workforce realities, companies need to take a market-specific approach to international growth. That’s why there is no one-size-fits-all approach to global expansion–even for the world’s most prominent companies.

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What Is Nearshoring and How You Can Benefit from It

TMS

Preferences, localization , and regulations are all made easier because of closer proximity. Basecamp This is a project management platform created in 2004. Improved Code Quality The benefits of nearshoring can also contribute to a higher quality of deliverables. Market Expansion Nearshoring can also open a company up to new markets.