An excerpt from the latest season of “How We Survive.”

Corporate ESG initiatives face legal and political challenges.

Rich Nuzum of Mercer says ESG funds reflect concern for the planet, but this year they’ve underperformed the overall stock market.

We explore what’s really going on here with Washington Post reporter Julian Mark.

Critics say ESG investments allocate money based on political agendas rather than on earning the best returns for savers.

ESG considers environmental, social, and corporate governance factors along with profitability. Republican opponents call it “woke investing.”

The values-driven ESG framework has recently grown in popularity … and attracted criticism.

Emily Stewart of Vox says some socially responsible investments might not be what investors think they are.