US Companies Hold Firm on Climate Commitments Despite Trump’s Return

Washington, Nov. 24, 2025 — A number of major U.S. corporations are reaffirming their climate action plans at a global climate conference, even as concerns grow over the impact of Donald Trump’s renewed presidency on environmental policy. These companies are signaling that their net-zero and emissions-reduction goals remain intact, regardless of shifting political winds.

Executives at the talks stressed that their climate commitments are rooted in long-term business strategy and investor expectations, not simply regulatory compliance. They argued that sustainable practices and climate resilience now represent competitive advantages in a world increasingly defined by extreme weather and climate risk.

Some of the most vocal companies said that scaling clean-energy investments and reducing carbon footprints cannot be reversed easily — even if federal policy becomes less favorable. Others emphasized that investors, customers and talent are demanding continued action, and that retreating from climate goals would not only damage public trust but also jeopardize future growth.

Still, the tension between public climate ambitions and political reality is evident. Several executives admitted privately that they are closely watching how Trump’s administration might revise or rollback environmental regulations. Without strong federal regulation, they warned, corporate pledges alone may prove insufficient in delivering on the deeper systemic changes needed to curb emissions.

For now, the message from the business world is clear: the corporate climate agenda is not backing down. In the process, these firms are positioning themselves not only to meet investor and social expectations, but also to hedge against physical climate risks — a bet that long-term sustainability trumps short-term politics.