The year 2022 wasn’t smooth sailing for proponents of ESG. The energy crisis stemming from the war in Ukraine underscored global dependence on fossil fuels for the medium term, while allegations of greenwashing by big brands also created public backlash towards ESG labels. Will 2023 be another year of reckoning for ESG? We discuss ESG themes and trends with Tan Zhai Yun, the Editor for ESG at The Edge Malaysia.

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