In today’s business climate, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance is increasingly tied to financial success and long-term viability. A recent analysis indicates that companies with strong ESG practices often experience higher total shareholder returns and increased revenue. A meta-study by NYU Stern, reviewing over 1,000 studies from 2015–2020, found that 58% of corporate studies reported a positive link between ESG performance and financial outcomes (e.g., ROE (Return on Equity), ROA (Return on Assets), stock price), while only 8% showed a negative relationship.

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Markets are a fundamental part of an economy, and they play a pivotal role in allocating resources efficiently, promoting innovation, and providing consumers with choices. Understanding the dynamics of different markets is essential for businesses, investors, and policymakers as they make decisions related to production, consumption, & investment. Market Sustainability Assessment (MSA) or market viability assessment is one such process that helps evaluate & assess the long-term viability and resilience of a market or industry. The analysis determines whether a market can maintain its growth, profitability, and relevance over an extended period.

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The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) defines ‘materiality’ as topics or issues that create an indirect or direct impact on any organization’s ability to manage its environmental, social, and economic value for itself, its stakeholders, and society. Within the context of sustainability, materiality assessment or materiality analysis plays a characteristic role in identifying and prioritizing ‘material’ or ‘most critical’ issues (primarily sustainability issues) that are essential for a company and its stakeholders to address.

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