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flag U.S. companies are quieting public climate talk due to regulatory fears, but most are still advancing sustainability efforts.

flag Some U.S. companies are reducing public talk about climate efforts—known as "greenhushing"—due to regulatory uncertainty, fear of backlash, and greenwashing concerns, especially amid anti-ESG laws in states like Texas and California. flag While communication has become more cautious, research shows most major firms are not scaling back sustainability commitments; many are even accelerating them post-2024 election, and smaller companies are increasingly pledging action. flag Experts say the trend reflects a shift toward more realistic claims rather than reduced effort, with companies retracting unverified promises. flag The EU’s upcoming Green Transition Directive will impose stricter labeling and anti-greenwashing rules. flag Despite growing silence, actual corporate climate commitments remain strong and increasingly institutionalized.

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