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Social, Governance). The quantification of their individual elements and the resulting ESG ratings
are considered by many to be an extension and even the next level of sustainability assessment. Banks
and investment funds are increasingly taking ESG criteria into account when making decisions on
project
financing, and leading companies are switching production to environmentally friendly
technologies.
Research and analytics in ESG (environmental, social, governance), which is the most time-
consuming requirement of industry expertise, is required as well as the latest industry expertise to
create a taxonomy.
In addition, taxonomies should first of all take into account all national
characteristics and direct innovation policy towards green investment.