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Corporate Social Responsibility Net Zero Sustainability

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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SBTi Releases Draft Revision of Corporate Net-Zero Standard

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The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has released a 132-page draft revision of the Corporate Net-Zero Standard (Version 2.0). Key proposed changes include...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

The Road to Net Zero: Core Principles to Prevent Greenwashing

“Net zero” is a topic as hot as the climate these days. With so much regulatory attention being placed on it, companies that do not communicate their net zero efforts appropriately or, worse, intentionally make false and...more

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Taxonomies – why the world needs harmonisation but not uniformity

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Taxonomies will play a critical role in channelling investment towards sustainable activities. But while alignment between frameworks is critical , a one-size-fits-all approach can never be effective....more

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10 lessons in sustainability regulation

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Creating an effective regulatory framework will be critical to deliver Net Zero. But does that mean more – or less – regulation? From trade agreements to taxonomies, carbon adjustment mechanisms to corporate sustainability...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

Morningstar Sustainalytics Launches Low-Carbon Transition Assessment Tool for Investors

In April 2023, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance transparency, Morningstar Sustainalytics launched a ratings system designed to provide investors with an assessment of a company’s current net-zero alignment. The company’s...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

MPs Call on the UK Government to Accelerate ESG Efforts

On April 25, the UK All-Party Parliamentary Group on ESG (APPG) published a report on environmental, social and governance issues. All-Party Parliamentary Groups are informal groups of Members of the House of Commons and...more

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Are you ready for ESG as a critical business imperative?

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ESG – environmental, social and governance factors – has become a major focus for organisations which are under growing pressure to demonstrate they are doing the right thing and executing their commitments to sustainable...more

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A Deeper Look at the Global Framework Principles for Decarbonizing Heavy Industry

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During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, many corporations, governments and non-governmental organizations began formulating their post-pandemic sustainability-focused economic recovery plans, eager to capitalize on the...more

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Recap of the First in Our Luminary Discussion Series: Christine Uri on Environmental, Social, and Governance Programs

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The legal department’s role is ever-expanding in both scope and complexity. New responsibilities lead to new questions, leaving room for uncertainty. That’s why the team at Hanzo decided to launch the luminary series,...more

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