# The ESG Reset: How Leading Companies Are Navigating What's Next | ESG Decoded Podcast #197

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Podcast: [ESG Decoded Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/esg-decoded-podcast-3566053)
Published: 2026-07-21T13:09:31+00:00
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## Resource

The future (and current state) of ESG has been debated from every angle, but what is actually happening inside companies? In this episode, Emma Cox is joined by Andrew Jones , Principal Researcher at The Conference Board , to discuss new research on how organizations are responding to today's evolving ESG landscape. Together, they separate headlines from reality, examining how businesses are adapting their strategies, navigating shifting political and regulatory pressures, and integrating sustainability more deeply into core business decisions. The conversation highlights why many companies are rethinking how they communicate about ESG, what this means for climate commitments and long-term resilience, and how business leaders can stay focused on creating measurable value amid ongoing uncertainty. Disclaimer: This episode was recorded in August 2025. Some data and trends discussed may have evolved since the time of recording. Thank you to our sponsor, Amazon Sustainability, for supporting this episode. Amazon is known for speed and scale. That same approach drives their sustainability efforts. Guided by data and science, and powered by invention, Amazon works backward from ambitious targets to drive measurable progress. Every package delivered, every data center powered, every product designed is an opportunity to make tomorrow better. Learn more about Amazon Sustainability Amazon’s Energy spotlight: https://sustainability.aboutamazon.com/stories/spotlight-on-energy Amazon’s Homepage: https://sustainability.aboutamazon.com/ Episode Resources Did US Companies Pull Back from Sustainability Reporting in 2025? - https://www.conference-board.org/publications/did-US-companies-pull-back-from-sustainability-reporting-in-2025 Emission Impossible: Corporate Climate Goals Moving f…

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