 Environmental, social, and governance information, or ESG, ratings, endeavor to provide an evaluative framework for company performance from an ethical and sustainability point of view. Proponents of ESG ratings believe that long-term investment returns can be enhanced through more sustainable and equity management practices. Opponents argue that ESG efforts create less diversified portfolios, pull company focus from business performance, and reduce long-term returns. Either way, it is prudent for emerging business leaders to understand the basics of environmental, social, and governance ratings. Go to Boston College Libraries, Databases, MSCI, ESG Direct. This database provides reports, ratings, and data on the environmental, social, and governance performance of corporations. Once in the database, land on the Companies tab in the top navigation bar. Input company name, for example, Adidas AG, on the left navigation bar. Click on Adidas AG from the company name list. Download ESG ratings report for Adidas, and download the industry report for a comparative view across the ESG ratings industry group. Be sure to read the analysts' insights and glossary to best understand ESG information and ratings.