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Hidden Intangibles Erode ESG Trust, Warn Boards

In 2023, I found that hidden intangible erosion is undermining ESG trust and exposing boards to material financial loss. The problem stems from treating climate or social issues as reputation-only concerns instead of quantifiable balance-sheet items. As a result, firms face a silent bleed that can erupt into costly crises.