Goldman Sachs admits that part of ESG investing is to "avoid government censure"

At the core of ESG investing is the belief that companies that embrace better business ethics, respect for human dignity and environmental responsibility will over time attract better employees, develop tighter relationships with customers and avoid government censure and thus be able to create more economic value in the long term.

~ Goldman Sachs Research, "Sustainable ESG Investing: Turning Promise into Performance," July 7, 2020