The Business Case for ESG: How High ESG Scores Drive Profitability

For years, sustainability was seen as a compliance requirement, an item to check off a governance list. But as the 2025 IPMC ESG Ratings Report reveals, the story has changed. In today’s corporate landscape, strong ESG performance has become a marker of financial strength, investor confidence, and long-term business resilience. The IPMC ESG assessment covering 121 listed companies across five key sectors shows a clear trend: Companies with higher ESG scores also tend to demonstrate stronger profitability and market stability. This correlation isn’t coincidental; it reflects how environmental, social, and governance integration strengthens the fundamentals of business operations.ESG Leadership Translates to Financial Resilience Across sectors, companies with higher ESG ratings...