BlackRock CEO Larry Fink, who championed ESG and got caught in a political crossfire for it, now says he's 'ashamed' of being part of the debate

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1. Washington Examiner

   BlackRock’s Larry Fink says he is done using term 'ESG' amid growing backlash ↗ (opens Washington Examiner)

   Published Jun 25, 2023

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   BlackRock CEO Larry Fink said he would stop using the term “ESG” because of the politically charged environment that now surrounds it.

2. Fortune

   BlackRock CEO Larry Fink, who championed ESG and got caught in a political crossfire for it, now says he's 'ashamed' of being part of the debate ↗ (opens Fortune)

   Published Jun 25, 2023

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   The billionaire CEO of the world's largest asset manager said ESG has become politically "weaponized."

3. The Washington Free Beacon

   BlackRock CEO Drops 'ESG' Term: 'I'm Ashamed of Being Part of This Conversation' ↗ (opens The Washington Free Beacon)

   Published Jun 25, 2023

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   The CEO of BlackRock said he is ditching the term "ESG" because he is "ashamed" to be involved in the debate surrounding so-called woke investing.

4. Breitbart News

   BlackRock CEO Larry Fink No Longer Uses 'ESG,' Laments Term 'Weaponized' ↗ (opens Breitbart News)

   Published Jun 25, 2023

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   BlackRock CEO Larry Fink said Sunday he no longer uses the term "ESG" when talking of investing, lamenting it has become politicized.

5. New York Post

   BlackRock’s Larry Fink stops using term ‘ESG,’ says it’s become ‘weaponized’ ↗ (opens New York Post)

   Published Jun 25, 2023

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   But he said dropping references to ESG would not change the stance of the world’s largest asset manager.

6. The Daily Caller

   ‘I’m Ashamed’: BlackRock CEO Says He’s No Longer Using The Left’s Favorite Buzzword For Woke Investing ↗ (opens The Daily Caller)

   Published Jun 25, 2023

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   Investing giant BlackRock CEO Larry Fink stated he will not be using the term "ESG" anymore, citing the term's political exploitation.

7. BizPac Review

   BlackRock CEO says he’s ‘ashamed’ to be part of ‘weaponized’ ESG debate, but is he really? ↗ (opens BizPac Review)

   Published Jun 25, 2023

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   BlackRock's Larry Fink has stopped using the term ESG, claiming it's been politically weaponized and he is ashamed to be part of the debate.

8. Washington Times

   BlackRock’s Larry Fink says he’s ditching the term ESG amid political fight: ‘I’m ashamed’ ↗ (opens Washington Times)

   Published Jun 25, 2023

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   BlackRock CEO Larry Fink, a leading proponent of climate-conscious investing known as ESG, is retreating from the use of the term — but not the financial strategy.