“In the last few years there have been mounting attacks against ‘woke capitalism’ and ESG investing…. Yet, literally thousands of major companies publish annual sustainability and corporate responsibility reports outlining their values, the business case for acting as responsible corporate citizens, and their goals and work on the environment, social issues, and governance.”

[COMMENTARY] The article provides numerous quotes supporting sustainability and ESG issues by leading executives at many of America’s most renowned companies. They demonstrate the total folly of arguments against sustainability and ESG, given their importance to corporate operations and profitability.
Attacks on ESG Investing are Also Attacks on Company Support for Sustainability, by Timothy Smith, ICCR & Shareholder Rights Group, May 26, 2026, Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance, USA.