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‘Drill, Baby, Drill’: Are ESG and Responsible Investing Out of Fashion?

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“We will drill, baby, drill,” U.S. President Donald Trump declared in his inaugural speech, signaling a shift in U.S. policy away from environmental and DEI efforts and prompting some businesses to deprioritize ESG (environmental, social and governance) policies that demand sustainable and ethical investing. Where does this leave the future of responsible business? Why do trends in Asia contrast so much with the U.S.? And what is ESG anyway, a utopian ideal or a practical business strategy? Featuring: Nate Maynard, environmental consultant, and Carlo Chen-Delantar, partner & head of ESG and circular economy at Gobi Partners