“A PwC Global Investor survey found that 50% of investors are now willing to divest from companies that fail to take sufficient action on material ESG issues. By pulling back on verifiable transition planning, a CFO is sending a clear signal to sophisticated investors that the firm is unprepared for the structural changes ahead.”

[COMMENTARY] I believe the drive for companies to exceed analysts’ earnings per share estimates is fiercer today than ever. As the information in this article suggests, this drive harms long-term operational and financial performance. Thus, investors are becoming increasingly aware of these games in the C-suite and are finally starting to rebel against them.
The hidden cost of slashing ESG budgets, by Nikita Alexander, November 5, 2025, The CFO, USA.