

Luca Bolouri
Class of 2026Portland, OR
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- "Given the recent focus on ESG metrics in the global markets, should companies be required to include ESG metrics in their quarterly and annual financial reports?" with mentor Ethan (Aug. 4, 2025)
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Given the recent focus on ESG metrics in the global markets, should companies be required to include ESG metrics in their quarterly and annual financial reports?
Started Feb. 11, 2025
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Project description: The increasing emphasis on Environmental, Social, and Governance (“ESG”) metrics in global markets has sparked debate over whether companies should be required to integrate these metrics into their quarterly and annual financial reports. This paper will examine the different aspects of implementing ESG metric reporting requirements. Additionally, the paper will explore the impact proposed ESG metric reporting may have on investors, the potential compliance costs for companies who report, and the fallout from greenwashing that may result. By analyzing regulatory developments, corporate case studies, proposed ESG metrics, and investor perspectives, this research explores the feasibility and consequences of mandatory ESG disclosures. This paper aims to provide insights into whether ESG integration in financial reporting is a necessary step toward responsible corporate governance or an undue burden on businesses.