My predictions for ESG finance in 2025

I'm late to say Happy 2025 but after our holiday publication gap it feels like a good time for a rundown of some major questions facing ESG finance in 2025. Click on the link below to see my column today on four big topics to watch.
    
I've also flagged a number of corporate moves this week that look tied to U.S. politics including JPMorgan's withdrawal from a climate coalition and Meta's decision to end a fact-checking program and lower limits on contentious discussions. 

Looking over the sum total of the items maybe we should call this "ESG pullback week."

What are your predictions for 2025? Or what are some big issues you think will matter? You can reach me via LinkedIn and/or Bluesky Or at ross.kerber@thomsonreuters.com

In my column this week I wrote about topics to watch in ESG finance that will determine the balance of power among shareholders, corporate leaders and politicians. The key points:  

* Will asset managers face new restrictions? 

* How will proxy voting trends look this spring? 

* A change in the ratio between CEO and worker pay could alter the executives' public image.

* With Republicans dominant in Washington, D.C. some changes will be routine and some...well, let's see how much companies stand up for their people.

You can read my column this week by clicking the button

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