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        "id": 1773209,
        "msgid": "esg-commitments-put-to-the-test-as-corporate-challenges-grow-more-complex-1780071480",
        "date": "2026-05-29 20:38:45",
        "title": "ESG Commitments Put to the Test as Corporate Challenges Grow More Complex",
        "author": "Aprillia Ika",
        "source": "KOMPAS",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Regulation",
        "summary": "Corporate ESG commitments are increasingly challenged by regulatory complexity and the need for genuine integration into business operations, according to RSM Indonesia's 2025 survey. With 64% of respondents citing regulatory hurdles as the main obstacle, companies risk 'ESG fatigue' if sustainability efforts remain superficial rather than embedded in daily decision-making. The findings highlight the growing pressure to align ESG practices with long-term resilience and competitiveness.",
        "content": "<p>JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Corporate commitments to Environmental, Social,\nand Governance (ESG) are now facing increasingly complex challenges.\nAmid growing attention to sustainability, companies are not only\nrequired to develop ESG programmes but also ensure these principles are\ngenuinely embedded in decision-making and daily operations.<\/p>\n<p>Over the past few years, many firms have launched sustainability\ninitiatives, published sustainability reports, and established dedicated\nESG teams to meet demands from regulators, investors, and the\npublic.<\/p>\n<p>However, behind this progress, a phenomenon known as ESG fatigue \u2014 a\ndecline in corporate enthusiasm for sustainability agendas, particularly\nat management level \u2014 is becoming increasingly discussed.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018In the past, many companies focused on ESG reporting and\nimage-building. Now the challenge is integrating ESG into how companies\nmake decisions and run daily business,\u2019 Angela said in a press statement\non Friday, 29 May 2026.<\/p>\n<p>According to RSM Indonesia\u2019s 2025 ESG Survey, many firms now view ESG\nnot just as a compliance obligation but as part of building trust,\nbusiness resilience, and long-term competitiveness.<\/p>\n<p>Nevertheless, ESG implementation is now considered more complex.\nCompanies face new regulations, need for detailed data, and higher\ntransparency demands.<\/p>\n<p>The survey found 64% of respondents cited regulatory complexity as\nthe biggest challenge in implementing ESG.<\/p>\n<p>Amid economic pressures, digital transformation, and growth targets,\nESG is increasingly seen as a burdensome agenda requiring significant\ninvestment.<\/p>\n<p>Angela noted signs of ESG fatigue typically appear when ESG issues\nare rarely discussed in corporate decision-making.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, ESG targets are no longer part of performance\nevaluations, sustainability budgets are being cut, or ESG programmes\noperate without cross-departmental support.<\/p>\n<p>Angela also observed that some companies remain overly focused on\nnarratives rather than genuine implementation within their\norganisations.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018ESG is often actively discussed in public spaces but not always\naccompanied by strengthened workflows, risk management, or governance\nwithin the organisation,\u2019 she explained.<\/p>\n<p>This situation indicates that current ESG challenges extend beyond\nstrategy development to maintaining consistent implementation across all\nparts of the company.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/esg-commitments-put-to-the-test-as-corporate-challenges-grow-more-complex-1780071480",
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    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
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