Which criterion is NOT typically assessed through ESG metrics?

Employee performance reviews are not typically assessed through ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) metrics. ESG metrics focus on a company's overall environmental impact, social responsibility, and governance structures to evaluate how well a corporation manages risks and opportunities related to these three areas.

Environmental impact assessments consider how a company's activities affect the planet, such as carbon emissions, resource use, and waste management. Social responsibility metrics evaluate how the company interacts with its employees, customers, suppliers, and the communities where it operates, often assessing factors like diversity, labor practices, and community engagement. Corporate governance metrics analyze the leadership structure, accountability standards, executive compensation, and shareholder rights within a company.

While employee performance is an important aspect of business operations, it falls more under human resource management rather than being a component of ESG assessments. Thus, the focus of ESG metrics is on broader organizational practices and their implications on sustainability rather than on individual employee reviews.