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U.S. companies are quieting public climate talk due to regulatory fears, but most are still advancing sustainability efforts.
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.
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.
Experts say the trend reflects a shift toward more realistic claims rather than reduced effort, with companies retracting unverified promises.
The EU’s upcoming Green Transition Directive will impose stricter labeling and anti-greenwashing rules.
Despite growing silence, actual corporate climate commitments remain strong and increasingly institutionalized.
Las compañías estadounidenses están silenciando la conversación pública sobre el clima debido a temores regulatorios, pero la mayoría aún está avanzando en los esfuerzos de sostenibilidad.