Stuck in the Middle with ESG: What Companies Can Expect in 2025 & Beyond

After a much-anticipated election cycle in the U.S., Republicans will take over the White House and control both chambers of Congress. This shift in power will significantly impact ESG initiatives. While it is too early to determine precisely what those impacts will be, we present our view of the most likely scenarios and how companies […]

Stuck in the Middle with ESG: What Companies Can Expect in 2025 & Beyond
Posted by Martha Carter, Matt Filosa, and Faten Alqaseer, Teneo, on Sunday, December 15, 2024
Editor's Note:

Martha Carter is Vice Chair and Head of Governance Advisory, and Matt Filosa and Faten Alqaseer are Senior Managing Directors, at Teneo. This post is based on a Teneo memorandum by Ms. Carter, Mr. Filosa, Ms. Alqaseer, Kensey BiggsDiana Lee, and Rose James.

After a much-anticipated election cycle in the U.S., Republicans will take over the White House and control both chambers of Congress. This shift in power will significantly impact ESG initiatives. While it is too early to determine precisely what those impacts will be, we present our view of the most likely scenarios and how companies can begin to prepare. One thing is certain: staunch ESG proponents and opponents will continue to clash, placing companies squarely in the middle of the ongoing debate.

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