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US industry associations encouraging anti-ESG sentiment, InfluenceMap finds

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US ESG backlash: Republican members of Congress have been impeding the SEC’s ability to finalise climate disclosure requirements, according to InfluenceMap’s report (Photo: Eric Lee/Bloomberg)

A new study reveals a link between major US industry associations and the Republican anti-ESG backlash in Congress

Anti-environmental, social and governance policy promoted by US House Republicans is being influenced by fossil fuel, financial and cross-sector groups, according to research from InfluenceMap.

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