Is ESG dead? How new political realities are reshaping industrial growth strategies

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Over the past decade, ESG has risen from a niche concern to a strategic pillar for many industrials companies. Today, however, the framework is being drawn into cultural debates, becoming entangled with political agendas. In many regions, particularly in the US, the once-clear focus on environmental outcomes has been blurred, leading to a perception that ESG lacks tangible results and measurable impact. 

‘ESG is dead.’ While this may be an overstatement, its role is undeniably shifting. In the industrials sector, executives are no longer embracing ESG as a guiding narrative. They are now scrutinizing its…