How ESG Backlash is Changing How Companies Operate

Forty-three percent of executives surveyed by The Conference Board expect ESG backlash to increase. Despite bumpy waters ahead, ESG backlash can be a clarifying moment for companies, prompting them to reevaluate their ESG strategy, priorities, and commitments.  In this episode of CEO Perspectives, Paul Washington, Executive Director, Environmental, Social & Governance Center, joins Steve Odland, President and CEO, both of The Conference Board, to discuss ESG backlash—and what organizations should do about it.     Tune in to find out:  • The main sources of ESG backlash, according to our latest research  • How you can avoid pendulum swings in your organization’s approach to ESG  • Why a two-fold approach of a fact-based business case and broad communications offers the best solution  • What to focus on to engage the board and senior management in a candid discussion without polarization     For more Trusted Insights for What’s Ahead™:  • Read: How Companies Can Address ESG Backlash  • Read: Four Ways Directors Can Steer a Steady Course Amid ESG Backlash • Watch: Values to Value: How to Win with ESG Strategy, Communication, and Reporting for Investors