Understanding Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery: A Business Imperative with Clint Palermo
PODCAST: Williams Mullen's Benefits Companion - Navigating Fiduciary Responsibilities in a Tide-Turning ESG Era
ESG Essentials: What You Need To Know Now - Episode 18 - The Reshaping of ESG & DEI
Compliance into the Weeds: More Compliance Challenges in the Trump Era
Podcast — UK FinReg Focus Areas in 2025: Sectoral Trends
Environmental and Sustainability Regulations & the New Administration
Podcast - Beyond Compliance: A Deep Dive into Carbon Markets Fraud and the Government's Response
ESG Essentials: What You Need To Know Now - Episode 17 - The Evolution of ESG Enforcement Under the SEC
Navigating ESG: Preparing for Future Regulations (Part Two) — Regulatory Oversight Podcast
Regulatory Uncertainty: Benefits-Related Legal Challenges in a Post-Chevron World — Troutman Pepper Podcast
Navigating ESG: The Growing Importance and Compliance Challenges (Part One) — Regulatory Oversight Podcast
AGG Talks: Cross-Border Business Podcast - Episode 16: The Political and Legal Maze of ESG in the U.S. and Abroad
Episode 326 -- Dottie Schindlinger on Diligent's Report on Board Oversight of Cybersecurity Risks and Performance
Why ESG Matters?
JONES DAY TALKS®: ESG Reporting Rules: The SEC, CSRD, and California– Who's on the Hook?
ESG Masterclass — Legal Risks Hiding in Your DEIB Programming
Leaning in on AI in Compliance Programs
ESG Masterclass — ESG and Impact Investing
ESG Masterclass — Empowering Women and Girls in Sparking Lasting Change
JONES DAY TALKS®: Court Grants Stay on SEC’s Climate Disclosure Rule, but Companies Should Continue Preparations
Florida AG James Uthmeier announced that his office is investigating CDP (formerly the Carbon Disclosure Project) and the Science Based Targets Initiative for potential violations of Florida’s consumer protection and...more
Companies doing business in Texas and California should be aware of the following state law developments, which could affect them....more
Many US-based multinationals are required to comply with current UK climate disclosure requirements. Last month during London Climate Action Week, the UK launched three consultations on sustainability reporting, which are...more
Environmental General Counsel (“EGC”) Founder and Principal Catherine W. Johnson recently interviewed Ferruccio Bongiorni, Founder and Managing Director of Studio Bongiorni located in Milan, Italy, about sustainability issues...more
On 26 February 2025, the European Commission (EC) unveiled a series of proposals (the Omnibus package) that could have far-reaching implications for corporate sustainability and environmental regulations....more
In late 2023, California enacted “first-of-its-kind” climate-related disclosure laws comprising the following: Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act (California Senate Bill 253 (SB253)) – relating to greenhouse gas...more
On 26 February 2025, the European Commission (“Commission”) published its “Omnibus I” or “Sustainability Omnibus” package as part of its mission to improve the competitiveness of the European Union. The Omnibus Package...more
The European Union published its long-awaited "Omnibus" package, proposing to delay key European ESG rules, while simultaneously reducing the applicability and burden of corporate sustainability reporting and due diligence...more
Australian - Update Mandatory Climate-Related Financial Disclosures Come Into Effect - The first phase of the Treasury Laws Amendment (Financial Market Infrastructure and Other Measures) Bill 2024 (Cth) (Bill) commenced on...more
Over the past few years, we have seen growing interest in Commercial Paper (CP) programmes with a sustainable focus. Traditionally used by corporations, financial institutions, sovereigns, and other issuers for...more
On January 28, 2025 a resolution amending the General provisions applicable to issuers and other participants in the securities market (the "Resolution") was published in the Federal Official Gazette, to include obligations...more
US exits Paris Agreement after submitting Nationally Determined Contributions. In mid-December, the Biden Administration announced it submitted the US target under the Paris Agreement: cutting net carbon emissions by 61 to 66...more
In recent years, sustainability and ESG compliance have become pivotal factors in consumer purchasing decisions. The luxury fashion industry, as a significant contributor to CO2 emissions, faces increasing scrutiny in this...more
Katten ESG Guidepost is a monthly publication highlighting the latest news, legal and regulatory developments involving environmental, social and governance matters....more
In honor of Pro Bono Month, let’s explore why GCs are increasingly concerned with social initiatives as an evaluation strategy — and how the industry is responding....more
Welcome to Horizon, DLA Piper’s regular 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
In this week’s edition, we discuss a drop in support for ESG shareholder proposals at one of the world’s largest asset managers; a decision by a U.S. federal court to strike down an anti-ESG investing rule in Missouri; and...more
Stretching the Truth? Class Action Targeting Lululemon Claims Athleisure Brand "Greenwashing" Its Environmental Impact - Claims of greenwashing in the ESG space continue: A Florida class action lawsuit alleges that...more
The 2024 CDP questionnaire has a significantly revised scope and structure, including an integrated questionnaire addressing climate, forests, water security, biodiversity and plastics. The 2024 CDP questionnaire will...more
Carbon Quarterly is a newsletter covering developments in carbon policy, law, and innovation. No matter your views on climate change policy, there is no avoiding an increasing focus on carbon regulation, resiliency planning,...more
On April 4, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) pressed the pause button on the implementation of its recently approved climate disclosure rules for public companies until several legal challenges can be...more
Companies of all sizes are increasingly scrutinized on adherence with Environmental, Social, and Governance (“ESG”) metrics. In particular, manufacturers and customers at both ends of the supply chain are evaluated on metrics...more
This year more than ever we are seeing ESG ripples echoing across all industries, sectors and geographies, whether from new laws and regulations, climate related disclosures, green property management or re-evaluation of...more
California has garnered a significant amount of attention due to its recent legislation in the ESG arena—namely, Senate Bill No. 253, the Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act; Senate Bill No. 261, Greenhouse Gases:...more
Much of the attention on California of late has focused on the passing of two climate-related disclosure laws; namely, the Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act (“CCDAA”) (SB 253) and the Climate-Related Financial Risk...more