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Jun 2, 2026
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The push to standardize ESG scores could make corporate greenwashing easier, not harder
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If shareholders want corporations to take climate change and social responsibility seriously, firms should pay their leaders for results on those dimensions. (Unsplash+)
The push to standardize ESG scores could make corporate greenwashing easier, not harder
Published: June 2, 2026 2.08pm EDT
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Three-quarters of S&P 500 companies now tie a portion of their CEO’s pay to environmental, social and governance (ESG) metrics. They typically include carbon emissions, workforce diversity and worker safety, among others.
The justification is straightforward: if shareholders…
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