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Political uncertainty steering 401(k)s away from ESG

While about half of plan consultants and advisors recommend sustainability-themed investment options, employers are worried about legislative changes around ESG.

With Congress seeking to tamp down on ESG and the first 401(k) lawsuit over ESG having been filed, some employers are scared about the idea of including sustainable investment options in their retirement plans.

More than 70% of retirement plan consultants and aggregators say that political uncert

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