Environmental, Social, Governance and Indigenous (ESGI) reporting and sustainability reporting is s a key measurement of corporate responsibility. While many believe ESGI factors were first conceptualized and developed in 2004 in Europe; however, the reality is that Indigenous Peoples have honoured these principles for millennia. As such, this long-standing traditional wisdom and knowledge offers a strategic advantage to corporations that adopt this knowing in their practices.

To elaborate on the importance of positive Indigenous relations and the incorporation of traditional knowledge in modern development and corporate practices, this panel is set to help us expand our understanding and strategizing about ESGI and the increasing role of Indigenous Peoples within corporate reporting structures.