The Wall Street Journal

The latest dirty word in corporate America: ESG

The latest dirty word in corporate America: ESG
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The Wall Street Journal
By Chip CutterMany companies no longer utter these three letters: E-S-G.After years of simmering investor backlash, political pressure and legal threats over environmental, social and governance efforts, a number of business leaders are now making a conscious effort to avoid the once-widely used acronym for such initiatives.On earnings calls, many chief executives now employ new approaches. Some companies, including Coca-Cola, are rebranding corporate reports and committees, stripping ESG from titles. Advisers are coaching executives on al...

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