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ESG Watch: New SEC rules under Trump turn up the heat for sustainable investors


Published on 2025-03-17 12:20:51 - Reuters
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  • The targets of President Donald Trump's attacks are many and various, but one area to which he has been consistently hostile is ESG, the environmental, social and governance risks that have become increasingly important to investors in recent years.

The article from Reuters discusses the impact of new SEC rules under the Trump administration on sustainable investors. These rules, which were implemented in 2025, have introduced stricter disclosure requirements for companies regarding their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices. The changes aim to enhance transparency but have also raised concerns among investors about the potential for greenwashing, where companies might exaggerate their ESG credentials. The rules mandate detailed reporting on climate risks, diversity, and other ESG metrics, potentially increasing compliance costs for companies. This has led to a divide in the investment community, with some seeing it as an opportunity for genuine ESG-focused investments to stand out, while others worry about the regulatory burden and the possibility of misleading ESG claims. The article also notes that these regulations could influence global ESG standards, pushing for more uniform reporting practices worldwide.

Read the Full Reuters Article at:
[ https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/sustainable-finance-reporting/esg-watch-new-sec-rules-under-trump-turn-up-heat-sustainable-investors-2025-03-17/ ]