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Corporate Social Responsibility Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I) Corporate Governance

Corporate Social Responsibility refers to a business model that incorporates self-regulation mechanisms and aims to ensure better corporate compliance with ethical standards and international norms. Some... more +
Corporate Social Responsibility refers to a business model that incorporates self-regulation mechanisms and aims to ensure better corporate compliance with ethical standards and international norms. Some businesses approach the concept of corporate social responsibility more generally and define it as efforts to limit businesses' negative environmental and social impacts.  less -
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[Podcast] Women @ RopesTalk: Conversation with Katy Motiey, Extreme Networks

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On this episode of Women @ RopesTalk hosted by health care and data partner Christine Moundas, IP transactions and licensing partner Megan Baca is joined by Katy Motiey, the chief legal, administrative and sustainability...more

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Calling the Right DEI Play for the NFL

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Today's Wall Street Journal story about Roger Goodell's decision to maintain the NFL's DEI programs reported that Mr. Goodell stood by the football league’s diversity initiatives, which would not change in response to the...more

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[Podcast] Mintz on Air: Predictions and Practical Policies- Diversity Diversions

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In the latest episode of the Mintz on Air: Predictions and Practical Policies Podcast, ESG Co-chair Jen Rubin hosts a thoughtful discussion on diversity diversions and the future of DEI programs under the new administration....more

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DEI considerations for compliance professionals

In recent years, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) have gained heightened attention as organizations recognize the moral and business imperatives behind fostering diverse work environments. This shift is not only a...more

DLA Piper

Horizon - ESG Regulatory News and Trends - December 2024

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Welcome to Horizon, DLA Piper’s monthly bulletin reporting on late-breaking legislative and policy developments in ESG. Our aim is to scan the litigation, enforcement, and regulatory horizon to help inform business decisions....more

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Reporting Requirements Under the European Sustainability Reporting Standards

Organisations are facing a new era of nonfinancial reporting with the European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), now in effect. CSRD reporting is standardised through the European Sustainability...more

Alston & Bird

Sustainability Spotlight - Q2 2024

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Welcome to the latest edition of the Sustainability Spotlight, your place to keep up with all the ESG action – federal and state enforcement, shareholder proposals and litigation, and state attorney general actions. This...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

ESG Masterclass — Legal Risks Hiding in Your DEIB Programming

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Latham’s ESG Masterclass video series offers a dynamic exploration of the ever-changing environmental, social, and governance terrain. Sarah Fortt, Global Co-Chair of the ESG Practice at Latham, and special expert guests...more

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Hot Topics: AI and ESG

The US Government Is Using AI To Detect Potential Wrongdoing, and Companies Should Too With agencies such as the SEC and DOJ using AI and other data analytics tools extensively to detect wrongdoing, companies need to adopt...more

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[Event] 2024 Annual Corporate Counsel Summit - January 25th, Columbus, OH

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Mark your calendar for Bricker Graydon’s annual leadership summit, hosted by the firm’s Walker Link Leadership Group specifically for in-house counsel. The Corporate Counsel Summit brings together attorneys and leaders...more

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[Event] 2024 Annual Corporate Counsel Summit - January 25th, Cincinnati, OH

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Mark your calendar for Bricker Graydon’s annual leadership summit, hosted by the firm’s Walker Link Leadership Group specifically for in-house counsel. The Corporate Counsel Summit brings together attorneys and leaders...more

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2024 Insights: ESG

The Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Opinion Continues To Spawn Challenges to DEI Programs - Businesses can expect continued challenges to DEI programs, as emboldened opponents to these programs seek to expand the reach...more

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DEI Under Scrutiny, Part II: Spotlight on Environmental, Social, and Governance Considerations

This article is the second part of Ogletree Deakins’ series, “DEI Under Scrutiny,” which examines the evolving employment law landscape for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in the United States. Part one of...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

Sustainability and ESG Advisory Practice Update, October 2023

We are pleased to share the October 2023 issue of Wilson Sonsini's Sustainability and ESG Advisory Practice Update. Each issue combines news, key legal developments, and resources related to sustainability and environmental,...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

ESG Guidepost | Issue 7

Katten ESG Guidepost is a monthly publication highlighting the latest news, legal and regulatory developments involving environmental, social and governance matters....more

Jenner & Block

Client Alert: Shareholders Pose Growing Risks to Companies’ DEI Initiatives

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Shareholder activism, in the form of proposals, books and records demands, and litigation, is proving to be an increasingly prevalent tool in challenges to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. This client alert...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

Timely ESG Updates for Public Companies Preparing Annual Reports

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Developments span the climate disclosure landscape, risk factor disclosure, and diversity-related efforts. In advance of the annual shareholder proposal and annual reporting preparation season, we believe that a number of...more

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Court Grants Starbucks Corporation's Motion to Dismiss Advocacy Group's Complaint Targeting DEI Initiatives

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A Washington federal judge dismissed challenges to Starbucks's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion ("DEI") policies in a strongly worded opinion, making clear that politics don't belong in his courtroom....more

Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics...

The ‘S’ in marketing

I can’t think of a better example of the convergence of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors, compliance, and ethics than in marketing and public relations. This area is filled with opportunities and risks...more

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ESG Market Alert – April 2023: Key ESG trends

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Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) promises to drive business decision making in 2023 and impact how companies plan, operate and report. The complex and rapidly-evolving world of ESG is set to remain a priority for...more

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ESG Momentum Remains Strong but May Face Headwinds in 2023

As companies grapple with the business challenges that rising interest rates and an uncertain economic outlook present, there are the inevitable questions about whether companies should worry less about environmental, social...more

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The Rise of ESG Risk and Compliance

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Environmental, social and governance (ESG) is frequently covered in the news – especially given the growing attention paid by investors and stakeholders to how businesses operate. More and more, investors use ESG reports to...more

Clark Hill PLC

ESG in 2022 and Beyond: Recent and Emerging Trends

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Outside the United States, particularly in the European Union (EU), the assessment and reporting of corporate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations and risks have already become legal requirements. In the...more

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10 Key Focus Areas for UK-Regulated Financial Services Firms in 2022

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Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations have come to the forefront of firms’ regulatory change agendas in recent years, and this focus looks set to continue in 2022. The past year has witnessed significant...more

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ESG in 2022: 10 Things to Look Out For

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Corporate reporting (including SEC developments), climate change,  energy transition, supply chain management, and the mitigation of ESG-related litigation risk are expected to be the leading ESG themes of this year. As...more

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