In some cases, bariatric procedures cannot be performed via laparoscopic or open surgery because of surgical contraindications or high operative risk. Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) using an Overstitch (Apollo Endosurgery, Austin, Texas, USA) is a recently described procedure [1, 2] with good preliminary 1-year results in small series and low complication rates [3–5] for patients with a b...

The Carrier Strike Group (CSG) and the Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) are two common types of US Naval units consisting of multiple ships traveling as a group. All vessels within the CSG/ESG transmit and receive data via satellite, even when those vessels are within radio frequency line of sight (RFLOS). Within the CSG/ESG, satellite communications (SATCOM) are clearly necessary for vessels w...

It is often argued that the world is changing and that the impact of Environmental , Socia l and Governance (ESG) issues could pose a significant risk or potential opportunity for pension assets. While this argument may well have merit, it rarely leads to actionable steps or c lar i ty o f d i rect ion. In some sense i t i s a ca l l to arms aga ins t an unknown enemy. The inherent breadth and ...

Resumo Pesquisas sobre a interação entre gestão de pessoas e sustentabilidade no Brasil são recentes, embora o movimento seja crescente. O presente estudo teve como objetivo investigar quais políticas práticas em recursos humanos mais comumente utilizadas por empresas brasileiras que se destacam ESG (environmental, social and governance) averiguar, essas práticas, contribuem fortemente para rat...

Abstract This work tackles from an empirical perspective the widely debated relationship between sustainability in business practices and profitability, focusing on a sample of listed European firms. To measure extent sustainable at firm level, Comprehensive Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) score is proposed. The indicator, computed using Mazziotta‐Pareto method, combines qualitative rat...

Abstract Environmental sustainability, social engagement and robust governance gained growing attention from consumers investors alike, leading to what we call ‘ESG finance’. ESG criteria are now shaping the behaviour choices of enterprises, consumers. Indeed laudable, increased importance finance could raise concerns about robustness underneath this new set financial products. Moreover, reliab...

Since 2020, the scale of ESG responsible investment in China has developed rapidly, and during epidemic, city was affected by closure roads. Although it is difficult to influence consumers' choice product market short term, investors stock can "vote with their feet" a timely manner, so how do perceive rating company? What perception company's rating? This paper examines role ratings China's A-s...

Long-term value creation is expected not only to be concerned with maximizing shareholder but also includes the impact on other stakeholders and environment. Environmental, social, governance (ESG) issues are therefore gaining increasing importance, in line growing demand for corporate sustainability. ESG ratings foster comparison of companies respect their sustainable practices. This study aim...

Previous studies suggest that the environmental, social and governance performance of companies helps to build a stronger image reputation, thus providing better financial performance. However, adoption (ESG) practices as tool for risk management is still little explored, especially in undeveloped economies. This research seeks fill this gap by investigating whether ESG reduces credit publicly ...

This study analyzed the relationship between environmental, social, and governance (ESG) assessment results of Korea Corporate Governance Service, which evaluates sustainability management levels Korean companies variability in five-year cash effective tax rates, a proxy for sustainable strategies. allows continuation businesses that consider environmental protection, social contribution, ethic...