The ESG Takeover: What It Means for Alaska’s Future

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles are reshaping Alaska’s economic future, with major financial institutions using their clout to pressure companies toward net zero and other ESG goals. Critics warn that these actions, both by private sector giants and public regulators, may stretch legal boundaries, threatening the state’s vital oil, gas, and resource development industries. As state legislatures and courts push back, the debate over ESG’s legitimacy is heating up.

 

Join us on Tuesday, September 17, as Paul Watkins, a leading expert in financial regulation, dissects the ESG agenda’s impact on Alaska. With his background as a former state and federal regulator, Watkins will explore the legal battles and corporate challenges that could redefine Alaska’s economic landscape. This event is crucial for anyone navigating the rapidly changing dynamics of ESG and its implications for the state’s future.