ESG Investment Restrictions

Department of Labor / Employee Benefits Security Administration

Prohibit consideration of Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) factors in ERISA retirement plan investments

"DOL should prohibit investing in ERISA plans on the basis of any factors that are unrelated to investor risks and returns." – Project 2025

History

Mon Jan 20 2025

Initial analysis

Disruptive Potential

MODERATE

Would impact retirement fund management but maintain focus on financial returns

Status
Planned
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