Much of the discussion around “Environmental, Social and Governance” (ESG) initiatives has focused on the “E”—the environment. Yet more and more attention is being paid to the “S”—social issues, which include the impact a...more
In a significant judgment that will be of considerable interest around the world, on 26 May 2021, the Hague District Court in the Netherlands ordered that Royal Dutch Shell (“RDS”), on behalf of itself and its wider group...more
The European Union (EU) is currently at the vanguard of environmental, social and governance (ESG) measures.
Two areas of development in particular are likely to have widespread repercussions for businesses...more
In tandem with investor pressure and regulation requiring ESG disclosures, such as the EU’s Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation, the UK’s Modern Slavery Act, and France’s Duty of Vigilance, the last decade or so has...more