Assignment Task: Merck just released its 2021/22 Environmental, Social and Governance Report. Merck has ESG goals in four areas: (1) expanding access to health, (2) developing and rewarding a diverse, inclusive, and healthy workforce, (3) protecting the environment and operating sustainably, and (4) operating with the highest standards of ethics and values.
a) Make the best argument for why all these steps are in the best interest of BP shareholders.
b) Make the best argument for why some (or all) these steps may run contrary to the best interest of BP shareholders.
c) Which arguments do you believe to be strongest? Why?
Review: Article: Merck publishes 2021/2022 Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Progress Report