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    Increased awareness around climate change, racial and social equity issues and COVID-19 has changed the way that many companies in Rhode Island and elsewhere think about environmental, social and governance issues, or ESG. This convergence of factors has made ESG a focal point for Rhode Island companies of all sizes. Consumer pressures also drive companies

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