The Character of the Corporation: ESG Is On Costco’s Board Agenda

Chairman Hamilton E. “Tony” James discusses the company’s focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues. 

When it comes to environmental, social and governance issues, Costco chairman Hamilton E. “Tony” James says most companies are playing catch up. ESG, he maintains, has been “central to the company’s mission since its creation over 30 years ago.”

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Eve Tahmincioglu is the former editor-in-chief of Director & Boards .


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