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Comment: State bans on responsible business are bad for investors, and the U.S. economy


Published on 2025-03-11 11:40:59 - Reuters
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  • With 2025 state legislative sessions in the U.S. under way, we've already seen attempts from some policymakers to limit how investors and businesses responsibly manage financial risks.

The article from Reuters discusses the implications of state bans on responsible business practices, particularly focusing on how these restrictions could negatively impact investors and the U.S. economy. It highlights that several states have passed laws limiting the consideration of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors in investment decisions, which could lead to increased financial risks due to climate change and other sustainability issues. The piece argues that these bans are not only detrimental to long-term investment returns but also to economic stability, as they prevent businesses from addressing critical risks like climate change, social inequality, and governance failures. The author suggests that such policies could isolate the U.S. from global markets where ESG considerations are increasingly standard, potentially harming the competitiveness of American companies and the broader economy.

Read the Full Reuters Article at:
[ https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/boards-policy-regulation/comment-state-bans-responsible-business-are-bad-investors-us-economy-2025-03-11/ ]