Camille Richard, head of sustainability at Back Market

Opinion

August 2, 2023

How startups can measure and report on ESG initiatives

New European legislation and more scrutiny from investors mean startups need to wise up on ESG reporting

Camille Richard

5 min read

More and more companies are realising that investing in environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives matter. From investor relationships to employee retention, these initiatives and policies can have a huge impact on the overall health of your business.

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Camille Richard

Camille Richard is the head of sustainability at Back Market, a marketplace for refurbished tech.

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