ESG and Dropshipping Review

As industrialized consumption continues to increase, the ethical and ecological costs of systems like fast fashion and drop-shipping that primarily rely on developing countries for manufacturing have come under scrutiny. As such, efforts like Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) have attempted to impact the industry in making it more environmentally sustainable. This review will discuss how consumer-driven industries impact developing economies and evaluates whether ESG frameworks can meaningfully redirect global capitalism toward sustainable outcomes.