Impact of Corporate ESG Programs on Carbon Performance and Employee Engagement
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This research evaluates the impact of corporate ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) programs on carbon performance and internal engagement. Survey and carbon-data analysis from 3,000 employees in 12 multinational companies show that firms with active ESG programs achieved a 15% improvement in carbon reduction efforts and a 22% increase in employee participation in sustainability tasks. The study highlights that employee awareness, training, and communication mechanisms play key roles in strengthening corporate sustainability outcomes.
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