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ESG Backlash Won't Stop Change Momentum

Tim Mohin, Partner & Director, Boston Consulting Group (BCG)

03-Oct-23 09:30

ESG Backlash Won't Stop Change Momentum

There has been a noticeable backlash against ESG considerations in corporate America, driven by the climate of political polarisation. How prevalent is anti-ESG sentiment beyond the US and how might this impact the sustainability push in business? Long-time sustainability advocate Tim Mohin discusses the evolving notions of corporate responsibility and how the debate over ESG could play out amid updated standards of reporting. 

Produced by: Shazana Mokhtar

Presented by: Shazana Mokhtar


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