Robert Hoban, Forbes Contributor "As this industry grows and companies attempt to distinguish themselves, it’s essential that they embrace the principles of ESG – for both survival and growth. Commercial cannabis has a unique opportunity to make a substantial social impact, create good jobs, and be long-standing members of the business world. As Steve DeAngelo likes to say, “Support the companies that support our communities.” Don’t get caught in slow motion as others dash to

Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP "Cannabis companies have a unique opportunity in a new industry to establish sustainability strategies, procedures and processes from the ground up to better meet growing global ESG demands as the industry matures. Companies will benefit from paying attention to their environmental, social, and governance risks and take steps now to identify them and take proactive mitigation steps. Doing so could result in operational, reputational and financ

Georg Kell, Forbes Contributor "Responsible investing is widely understood as the integration of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors into investment processes and decision-making. ESG factors cover a wide spectrum of issues that traditionally are not part of financial analysis, yet may have financial relevance. This might include how corporations respond to climate change, how good they are with water management, how effective their health and safety policies a