Sustainability Persists—Despite (and Because of) ESG Backlash

Over the past year, “ESG backlash” has dominated headlines. Critics claim environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices are distractions, or worse, political theater. In the U.S., ESG has been weaponized in political debates, while Europe is doubling down on regulation and disclosure mandates. But amid the noise, one truth holds firm: sustainability is not a […]