Electric Cars vs. Cigarettes: The Trillion-Dollar ESG Rating Scandal

Описание: How is it possible that some of the world’s leading tobacco companies have higher ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) scores than Tesla? In this video, we break down the "ESG Paradox" and expose the fundamental flaw in how sustainability is measured in the financial landscape.
We analyze the shocking data where S&P Global and other major agencies have rated tobacco giants like Philip Morris significantly higher than electric vehicle pioneer Tesla. The reason? Most ESG ratings prioritize "operational risk management" and "corporate disclosure" over a company’s total moral or social impact. While tobacco firms excel at standardized reporting and governance, Tesla has faced significant penalties for leadership controversies, labor disputes in its supply chain, and gaps in data transparency.
Key topics covered:
Financial Materiality vs. Impact Materiality: Why business risk is being confused with "saving the planet."
The Tesla Downturn: How labor issues and governance gaps are crashing EV scores.
Tobacco’s Secret Weapon: How big tobacco uses DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) and "smoke-free" marketing to game the system.
Double Materiality: The new global regulations (CSRD and ISSB) aiming to fix these inconsistencies.
Unbundling ESG: Why aggregate scores are failing ethical investors and what to look for instead.
If you are an investor trying to navigate the complex world of ethical investing, understanding this disparity is crucial for your portfolio strategy.
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