SPRG NEXT SESSION | ESG Backlash – what are we seeing, and what matters?

Thursday 13th March 2025 | 2-3pm (GMT)
60 minutes + 30 minutes further Q&A

Recent months have seen some push back against ESG / sustainability policies, with shifts in company commitments and government attitudes.

Some key aspects include:

• The US government exiting the Paris Agreement and rolling back many environmental regulations
• Some major investors leaving the Climate Action 100+ initiative
• Political push back in the EU leading to suggestions that sustainability regulations and reporting burdens may be relaxed
• Concerns that stringent ESG regulations are putting European businesses at competitive and valuation disadvantages compared to US peers.

However, the overall picture is mixed. Despite the political noise it also appears that the capacity of sustainability issues to present strategic risks and opportunities is still largely recognised by companies and investors. The push back appears greatest in the US (and perhaps emerging markets), less pronounced but still evident in Europe, and perhaps least evident on the UK.

There’s also evidence of strong continued support for ESG / sustainability with:

• Almost half (48.57%) of UK corporate boards expecting a continued or stronger focus on ESG over the next five years
• Investors remaining very focused on ESG and increasing numbers of companies pulling out of M&A deals over ESG concerns
• Rising numbers of companies globally reporting on sustainability.

Join us and take part in an active discussion to:

• Explore some of the key trends and drivers
• Share what’s happening for your role and organisation
• Consider what’s important for companies and sustainability professionals

Speakers: Joss and Dominic, Terrafiniti’s founding partners.

Our live meetings also provide opportunities to gain insights from other participants – sustainability experts from various sectors.

Insights Q&A: After the main session, Joss and Dominic will stay online for an additional 30 minutes where we can share how we have helped our clients navigate uncertainty and develop their strategies and approaches.

Don’t miss this opportunity to share experience and learning and find solutions to your sustainability challenges.