It seems like only yesterday that the world's largest companies were clamouring to show they were addressing environmental, social and governance (ESG) concerns. 

Now we see “green-hushing,” with ESG so politicized that corporations are trying to draw less attention to their efforts. 

Inevitably, the discourse has seeped into Canada. Over all, the ESG mission hasn’t changed, but investors and advisors are keeping a lower profile and adopting some new lingo. 

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This piece is also the sixth in our continuing special report Outlook 2026, which puts 2025 in the rear-view mirror and spotlights challenges expected in the year ahead. See the other articles here.       

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