Is Corporate ESG “Woke” Capitalism?

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Eighteen states in the US have proposed or passed legislation restricting the state from doing business with companies that practice ESG, arguing that corporations are using these tools to drive their own political agendas.

Some politicians have argued that corporate ESG is part of what they see as ‘woke’ capitalism – a broad umbrella referring to public corporate support for issues as varied as abortion access, addressing racial inequality, LGBTQ+ rights, and more.

Join the discussion as academic and industry thought leaders unpack whether corporations are putting politics in the way of their shareholder and stakeholders best interests or looking out for their long term best interests.

Event Details

June 21, 2023   |  Virtual
12:00 - 1:15 p.m. CST  |  6:00 - 7:15 p.m. BST

Speakers:
Marianne Bertrand, Chris P. Dialynas Distinguished Service Professor of Economics, University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Jay Clayton, Senior Policy Advisor and Of Counsel, Sullivan & Cromwell; Former Chair, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Damien Dwin, Founder and CEO, Lafayette Square

Moderator:
Patrick Temple-West, Governance Reporter, Financial Times

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