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Keeping you in-the-know on environmental, social and governance developments

Yesterday, I wrote about The Conference Board – today let’s look at a new study from them indicating that “80% of companies are adjusting their ESG strategies in response to the new administration.” Among the key findings:

Tariff turbulence is putting new pressure on corporate sustainability strategies.

  • 66% of executives are concerned that tariffs or future trade restrictions will impede sustainability goals
  • 45% are concerned that trade uncertainty will delay investments in sustainable operations
  • 42% anticipate cost pressures on sustainable materials or inputs

Companies are adjusting their strategies by reframing language and moving away from the term ‘ESG.’

  • 52% of executives say their companies are narrowing or reframing communications, including moving away from the term ‘ESG’
  • 48% are increasing legal and risk review
  • 43% are enhancing focus on business ROI and shareholder value of ESG-related initiatives

Regulatory fragmentation is now the top challenge for corporate sustainability efforts.

  • 49% of executives cite widening ESG regulatory and reporting gaps (state-federal, state-state, US-international) as the top concern for their sustainability strategies
  • 46% highlight increased scrutiny on DEI practices
  • 39% cite rollbacks of environmental regulations

Corporate leaders brace for a prolonged anti-ESG wave.

  • 90% of executives expect anti-ESG sentiment to either increase or persist over the next two years.”

It’s a mad, mad, mad world out there. Amidst all the changes, fear-mongering and distractions, how do you keep focused on doing your job day-to-day? We can help – PracticalESG provides tools and guidance for in house staff and outside advisors – from beginners to senior practitioners. In addition to creating our own unique tools for members to use, we scour third party resources, vetting and filtering them – saving you hours of your day. And we don’t use AI to produce any content or have annoying ads.

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The Editor

Lawrence Heim has been practicing in the field of ESG management for 40 years. He began his career as a legal assistant in the Environmental Practice of Vinson & Elkins working for a partner who is nationally recognized and an adjunct professor of environmental law at the University of Texas Law School. He moved into technical environmental consulting with ENSR Consulting & Engineering at the height of environmental regulatory development, working across a range of disciplines. He was one of… View Profile