For months, 2024 Republican presidential nominees criticized
corporations for integrating climate and social goals into their
business plans and tied those practices to anti-woke sentiment. But now,
many GOP politicians are abandoning it as a campaign issue that can help
them reach the White House. POLITICO’s Jordan Wolman breaks down why
sustainable investing is no longer a GOP campaign talking point and the
reaction from the private sector. Plus, the Treasury Department issued
final regulations for the bonus tax incentives under the Inflation
Reduction Act intended to expand renewable energy investments to
low-income communities.

 

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Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO. 

Jordan Wolman is a sustainability reporter for POLITICO. 

Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. 

Annie Rees is a senior audio producer-host at POLITICO. 

Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. 

Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.