The Shadow State director Kevin Stocklin investigates the ESG industry, who’s driving it, how it works and where it’s going in the coming year.
Throughout 2022, the ESG industry (Environmental, Social and Governance) has made headlines as it supporters and critics clash.
In this movement, corporations and governments join as partners in support of ESG goals. But the real question is this – will this alliance bring us a cleaner, more just, more peaceful world or will it bring shortage, conflict and crisis?
As 2023 looms, one documentary by The Epoch Times – The Shadow State – digs deep to find the answers. It features a number of interviews with insiders, corporate leaders and industry analysts, taking a closer look at how the ESG industry operates, who leads it, who benefits, and what risks may come from concentrating power in so few hands.
With us now to discuss what could come in the year ahead is Kevin Stocklin, director of The Shadow Stateand also a writer, film producer and a former investment banker. He had previously produced the 2008 documentary We All Fall Down: The American Mortgage Crisis, a film that examined the collapse of the U.S. mortgage finance system.
Q&A:
- The ESG industry is projected to grow from $55 trillion currently to $100 trillion by 2025 – what is driving its growth?
- What are the biggest positives to come from this government-corporate partnership? What are the risks?
- How will the ESG industry affect the economy in 2023, especially amidst a potential recession?
- Could Wall Street and other insiders take advantage of the ESG industry to line their pockets?
- What effect will this movement have on everyday Americans?
- One of the stated goals of ESG is to fight climate change. Is it succeeding in this?
- Who opposes the ESG industry? What are they doing to push back? Are they succeeding?
- Where can people check out The Shadow State and learn more about it?
The Shadow State is currently available for viewing on Epoch TV, and free to subscribers.
About Kevin Stocklin:
Kevin Stocklin is a writer, film producer, and former investment banker. He wrote and produced We All Fall Down: The American Mortgage Crisis, a 2008 documentary on the collapse of the U.S. mortgage finance system.
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