Strategic Focus: The Role Of Sentiment Monitoring Technologies For ESG & Sustainability
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Executive Summary
ESG risks have taken centre stage in many organizations due to increasing pressures from stakeholders, customers, investors, shareholders and suppliers. Failure to effectively manage these risks can result in significant financial costs and reputational damage. Digital tools for sentiment monitoring allow investors and ESG decision-makers to track stakeholders’ attitudes towards ESG issues, allowing a better understanding of how different factors and events may impact a firm's ESG performance. This report will explore the benefits, limitations and use cases of sentiment monitoring tools to guide corporates and investors in making informed ESG-aligned decisions.Five use cases of sentiment monitoring tools for ESG and sustainability
Organizations must be aware of sentiment monitoring limitations
Firms should consider sentiment monitoring tools to improve ESG risk management
Figure 2. Five use cases of sentiment monitoring analysis
About the Authors
Elisa Molero
Senior Analyst
Elisa is a Senior Analyst at Verdantix, specializing in supply chain sustainability. Her research covers 100 vendors in the supply chain sustainability market, supporting buye...
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Kim Knickle
Research Director
Kim Knickle is a Research Director at Verdantix, bringing more than two decades of analyst experience to the evolving world of sustainability. Her current research spans ESG a...
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