Make Room for ESG: A ‘Must-Have’ Factor in Industrial Site Selection

In the process of industrial site selection, environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations have historically taken a backseat to other ‘must-have’ factors. However, as climate change effects have made environmental concerns a near-universal reality, governmental, social, and economic pressures increasingly encourage sustainable investment. Consequently, the the industrial sector is evolving to incorporate ESG into location decisions. How does the ESG framework become part of the location analysis, resulting in a socially responsible investment?