That mindset and the subsequent adoption of an effective ESG framework opens a window for solutions that allow companies to in a real sense work with the planet rather than destroy it, while continuing to engage business in a capitalist way. So in closing, I think that an investment in ESG has become viewed as a healthy investment.

First, ask the CEO and the management team to work on adding ESG discussions to the quarterly board meeting agenda. This allows the board to become increasingly educated as to how the company’s strategy does or does not align with ESG risks.

As it relates to fundraising, tools such as Datasite Outreach™, can help dealmakers track which potential investors they’ve reached out to, the marketing documents they’ve sent to those investors, and the reasons they’ve declined or accepted, accelerating engagement.