CFOs Eye Sustainable Investments Even Under Trump, BDO USA Says

Chief financial officers are prioritizing sustainability initiatives even as the Trump administration departs from a prior emphasis on environmental, social, and governance goals, BDO USA survey results show.

Nearly half of the 500 CFOs surveyed by the US member firm of BDO International said they plan to increase their involvement in sustainability strategy in the coming year, despite expectations that the Trump administration will throw out Biden-era policies, according to a 2025 outlook survey.

The executives cited new business opportunities, revenue bumps, and increased customer loyalty as benefits from sustainability initiatives ...