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States Challenge Credit Rating Agencies Over ESG Predictions and Energy Risk

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What happened

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Twenty-two state financial officers sent a letter to S&P Global Ratings, Moody's, and Fitch Ratings demanding answers regarding their credit ratings. The complaint alleges that rating agencies used false ESG predictions, which treated American oil and gas production as a growing financial liability. The officers warn that these decisions threaten states' ability to pay for essential services and pensions.

From redstate.com

Why it matters

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The complaint highlights that rating decisions, such as S&P Global Ratings giving negative credit outlooks to Alaska, New Mexico, and Pennsylvania in 2021, have impacted states tied to energy production. The officers state that flawed ESG predictions harm states' credit ratings and stock holdings, threatening public funding.

From redstate.com

Who's involved

  • ArizonaOne of the states whose financial officers signed the complaint.
  • LouisianaState flagged by Moody's for assigning a high environmental risk score to its energy industry exposure.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • IowaSpeculative

    Might face credit or funding issues due to the systemic failure of ESG ratings.

  • ExxonMobilSpeculative

    Could see increased perceived financial risk of fossil fuel operations due to flawed ESG ratings.

  • ConocoPhillipsSpeculative

    Could see increased perceived financial risk of fossil fuel operations due to flawed ESG ratings.

  • Arizona Department of Health ServicesSpeculative

    Might face jeopardized state funding for essential public health services.

  • Maricopa CountySpeculative

    Might face reduced local government revenue and operational funding due to state financial instability.

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