States across the country have seen a wave of legislative attempts to prevent state governments from contracting with companies that consider environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors in their investments. These “anti-ESG” bills take various forms, including “boycott bills,” which aim to prohibit state governments from contracting with financial institutions whose ESG metrics would effectively “boycott” any industries that the state’s economy relies on — like fossil fuels. Other anti-ESG legislation seeks to prevent state fund managers, especially for pension funds, from considering ESG factors in their investments.

We’ve invited a panel of experts to explore state-level anti-ESG trends and share how states with proposed or enacted anti-ESG legislation can continue to work toward their climate goals. Register today!

Speakers

• Jordan Haedtler, Climate Financial Policy Consultant
• Natalia Renta, Senior Policy Counsel for Corporate Governance and Power at Americans for Financial Reform
• Connor Gibson, Opposition Research Specialist

Featured Image: Amanda Pontillo, Climate XChange. Tree photo by Sigmund. Wall Street photo by Sophie Backes. Forest photo by Steven Kamenar.