Public–Private Partnerships for Environmental, Social, and Governance Projects: How Private Funding for Infrastructure Can Produce Mutual Benefits for Companies and the Public
Publication: Leveraging Sustainable Infrastructure for Resilient Communities
ABSTRACT
The current concern for climate change and social equity in the US, highlighted by the global COVID-19 pandemic, has increased public attention on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues. One of the primary challenges the country faces is the issue of infrastructure, which has a profound impact on environmental and social conditions. Private entities have an opportunity to address ESG factors and improve climate resiliency, environmental justice, and economic opportunity through public–private partnerships (PPPs) that are focused on America’s aging infrastructure. It is also an opportune time to initiate infrastructure projects as they align with the Biden Administration’s aggressive climate change and economic stimulus plans. This study utilized publicly available information, including sustainability reports, news sources, and research papers, to explore examples of PPPs and current ESG trends, with a focus on environmental criteria, and demonstrated how private investment in infrastructure can produce mutually beneficial results for the private entity and society.
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