How does the Volkswagen scandal highlight the need for integrating ESG factors into an investor's decision-making? Owners of Volkswagen vehicles were unable to sell them. Volkswagen's actions destroyed the environment by using cars that were designed to be environmentallyfriendly. Environmentally-conscious consumers lost faith in the Volkswagen brand and took their business elsewhere. Volkswagen's actions led to a 37% drop in share price and billions of dollars in penalties