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Reassessment of ESG and DEI Policies in Light of Economic Changes

by Geraldine S.
02/01/2024
in Compliance, Corporate Social Responsibility, Economic Indicators, Global Trade, International Relations, Supply Chain Transparency, Sustainability & Ethics, Trade Policies

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Recent economic shifts, marked by rising interest rates and their subsequent effects, are influencing business strategies worldwide, including attitudes towards environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. The UK has witnessed a 26% increase in businesses facing critical financial distress in the last quarter of 2023, as reported by Begbies Traynor. This trend is attributed to rising costs due to increased interest rates, affecting both fragile and more stable companies. Concurrently, there has been a noticeable pullback from ESG and DEI initiatives. The UK’s Financial Reporting Council, for instance, decided not to include ESG requirements in the UK Corporate Governance Code.

High-profile corporate leaders and political figures are also revisiting their stance on these policies. For example, BlackRock Inc. CEO Larry Fink has reduced his mentions of ESG, and there have been critical voices against DEI policies in various sectors. Additionally, companies have begun to recalibrate their investment in DEI initiatives, with a 19% decline in DEI job openings globally last year. Corporate earnings calls and presentations have similarly seen a decrease in mentions of DEI and ESG, reflecting a shift in corporate priorities. This trend is further highlighted by the latest Conference Board survey of CEOs, where the primary focus for 2024 is on talent attraction and retention, with less emphasis on DEI outcomes. Only Japanese CEOs have listed addressing DEI outcomes in the workplace as a top internal priority for the year. The notion that ESG and DEI are luxury goods extends to individual investors as well.

A study from the University of Copenhagen last year suggested a correlation between ESG investing and inherited wealth, indicating that such investments are more prevalent among individuals with larger financial cushions. Despite these shifts, ESG and DEI policies remain integral to many companies, with their foundational ideas continuing to be of significance. The long-term performance benefits of these policies are still a subject of debate and research. As the world adjusts to economic normalization, there is an expectation of increased focus on traditional business priorities such as cost-cutting, sales growth, and profit margins, alongside a more measured approach to ESG and DEI initiatives.

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