"Companies that outperform in industry-relevant environmental, social, and governance (ESG) areas boast higher valuation multiples and margins, all other factors being equal, than those with weaker performance in those areas, according to a new report by The Boston Consulting Group (BCG)."

[COMMENTARY] BCG’s research shows that companies excelling in ESG outperform others in their respective industries in profit margins and stock prices, all else being equal! What more confirmation do companies need to optimally perform on ESG criteria? Likewise, investors who′ve been ignoring the importance of ESG should rethink their stance.
Companies That Lead on Societal Impact Reap Financial Benefits, press release, October 25, 2017, Boston Consulting Group, USA.