Tackling the challenges presented by climate change cannot be successfully navigated without also considering the dire effects of biodiversity loss. While climate change and the effects of greenhouse gas emissions on our...more
Environmental Justice (“EJ”) continues to be a strong focus of both the federal and state governments with two major developments occurring in the past two weeks. On April 21, 2023, President Biden signed Executive Order...more
Companies face a difficult choice between taking heed of growing anti-ESG voices while continuing to meet investor and shareholder demands.
For several years, companies have come under intense pressure from their boards,...more
Welcome to Vinson & Elkins’ Securities and ESG Updates. Our aim is to provide insights into notable developments in securities reporting and the environmental, social and governance space over the quarter and, where...more
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In steering their companies through a complex, ever-changing era of corporate citizenship, general counsels face economic headwinds — and relentless pressure to evolve....more