Melanie Hall: 'Anti-ESG (environmental, social and corporate governance) policies do nothing more than force institutions to make high-risk investments, regardless of whether or not it’s in their financial interest or the interest of the people of Utah.'
limited the state’s access to underwriters, forcing them to pay higher interest rates on their financial offerings than California, even though California has a lower credit rating.
Furthermore, anti-ESG legislation is in conflict with building an innovative economic landscape. Our state should encourage organizations to take advantage of the opportunities associated with transitioning to a carbon-neutral economy.has said, “there is money to be made on renewable energy.” He’s right. Utah is currently a hub for key industries like battery storage technology, solar and geothermal, among others. All of which are needed to build a thriving and reliable economy.
Our state should support institutions that understand the human, environmental and economic costs of a warming climate and incorporate the risks into their financial analysis, not stifle the transformative thinking needed to improve our air quality or keep our lakes from drying up. We cannot afford to invest in our own destruction. We need businesses and banks to take action on climate change by reducing their own carbon emissions. We need them to consider value, not just profit and loss. We need them to prioritize responsible, long-term investments that provide benefits to our communities through employment and innovation.
Anti-ESG policies do nothing more than force institutions to make high-risk investments, regardless of whether or not it’s in their financial interest or the interest of the people of Utah.By Melanie Hall | Special to The Tribune
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