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Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) Risk Management

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Resilience Planning Is Key to Corporate Sustainability

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This year, the environmental agenda has focused on “deregulation” to promote industrial competitiveness, as well as a sharpened focus on energy generation and transmission to support economic growth. While deregulation may...more

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California Air Resources Board Publishes Draft SB 261 Guidance

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Last night, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) released draft guidance on the Climate‐Related Financial Risk Act (Health & Safety Code Section 38533/Senate Bill 261). This disclosure mandate will require subject...more

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An Update on the German LkSG for US-based Multinationals – Draft Amendments and a New Round of Compliance Inquiries

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Many US-based multinationals are subject to the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act, which is commonly known by its German acronym, the LkSG. Over the last couple of weeks, Germany has dashed any hopes for a quiet end to...more

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Injunction To Block California Environmental Disclosure Laws Denied

On August 13, 2025, the District Court for the Central District of California denied a motion for a preliminary injunction filed by several business groups challenging California Senate Bills 253 (Climate Corporate Data...more

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ECB Letter to MEPs on Climate Risk Strategy and Potential Risks From Omnibus I Sustainability Package

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The President of the European Central Bank (ECB), Christine Lagarde, has issued a letter responding to Members of the European Parliament regarding the Eurosystem's evolving approach to climate-related financial risks....more

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ESMA Publishes Updated Registration Guide

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The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published an updated registration guide (dated 14 August), outlining the procedures and expectations for entities seeking registration, authorisation, recognition, or...more

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[Webinar] Proof in the Process – Why Documentation and Visibility Define Supply Chain Success - September 9th, 10:00 am - 10:45 am...

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The strength of your supply chain isn’t just in the partners you choose – it’s in the records, oversight, and accountability that prove your program works. This webinar explores how effective documentation and visibility...more

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2025 Horizons Life Sciences and Health Care

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In 2025, Life Sciences and Health Care (LS&HC) companies face rapidly evolving regulatory paradigms that create transactional risks and require daily monitoring. After more than 70 national elections in 2024, the dust hasn’t...more

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South Korea Revives Due Diligence Bill Impacting Multinational Companies: What Employers Need to Know

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A proposed law in South Korea would require companies to identify, prevent, and mitigate human rights and environmental harms across their operations and supply chains. The proposed legislation would mark a significant shift...more

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Playing the Long Game: Why Corporate Directors Must Keep Their Company’s Long-Term Mission in Focus

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Corporate boards are no stranger to near-term pressures, but these days the pressures are piling as high as they ever have. Geopolitical tensions and supply-chain disruptions; climate change and technological revolutions;...more

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ISS Announces Update of E&S Disclosure QualityScore Methodology, Coming in September

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ISS has announced that it will be updating its Environmental & Social Disclosure QualityScore (ESQS) scoring methodology. ESQS covers approximately 8,000 issuers across 25 industry groups in the Americas, Europe and...more

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French Judges Rule on Corporate Duty of Vigilance Obligations

The new Paris Court of Appeal chamber specializing in “emerging litigation (i.e., Chamber 5-12, which held its first hearings in March 2024) issued a ruling on June 17, 2025, in the so-called La Poste case (No. RG 24/05193),...more

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Client Alert: The New Terrain for Going Public—Strategic Insight for Capital Raisers Amid Regulatory Change

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Imagine a small, fast-growing tech company preparing to go public in 2025. The leadership team, relying on practices that were standard just a few years ago, drafts generic risk disclosures, leans on flexible governance...more

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Preparing for SB 261: Climate-Related Financial Risk Disclosure Reports Due by January 1, 2026, for Covered Companies

SB 261 requires companies with over $500 million in total annual revenue that do business in California to publish a climate-related financial risk report (Risk Report) by January 1, 2026, and every two years thereafter,...more

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FSB update on progress under 2021 roadmap on climate-related risks

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The Financial Stability Board (FSB) has published its 2025 progress report on the implementation of its 2021 Climate Roadmap. The report provides a factual overview of progress made across four key areas: disclosures, data,...more

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Enterprise AI Implementation in Heavy Industry: A Digital Transformation Strategy for Sustainable Growth

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Enabling Responsible AI Adoption in Heavy Industry - Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping heavy industries—including energy, manufacturing, and natural resources—by driving efficiencies, reducing costs, enhancing...more

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EBA consults on revision to POG guidelines for ESG retail banking products

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The European Banking Authority (EBA) has published a consultation paper on proposed revisions to its product oversight and governance (POG) guidelines for retail banking products. The EBA considers the update necessary in...more

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Staying competitive – How can businesses integrate sustainability into their practices?

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There is a whispered concern in boardrooms around the world about the cost of management time involved in complying with ever evolving sustainability requirements across multiple jurisdictions. The voices of those who shout...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

Canaries and coal mines, US insurers and climate change

Canaries are the most familiar of “sentinel species” – animals (and plants) that can alert us to threats to human health and the environment. Those who know their mining history also know that canaries were first used in...more

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Daily Compliance News: July 16, 2025, The Corruption Comes to Cannes’ Edition

Welcome to the Daily Compliance News. Each day, Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, brings you compliance-related stories to start your day. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee, and listen in to the Daily Compliance News....more

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Five Takeaways from CARB’s July 9 FAQs on California’s New Corporate Climate Disclosure Requirements

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The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has published seven pages of FAQs on California’s corporate greenhouse gas reporting and climate-related financial risk disclosure programs. These disclosure requirements are...more

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ESAs launch joint consultation on draft guidelines for ESG stress testing

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The European Supervisory Authorities (the European Banking Authority, European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority and the European Securities and Markets Authority) have launched a joint consultation on their joint...more

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ESMA’s 2023-2024 Common Supervisory Action on Sustainability Risks and Disclosures: Key Findings

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On 30 June 2025, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published its Final Report on the 2023-2024 Common Supervisory Action (CSA) concerning the integration of sustainability risks and disclosures within the...more

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Trustees, ESG and Investments – key considerations

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As global attention sharpens on climate change and social justice issues, sustainability and responsible governance are increasingly becoming higher priorities for 'Millennial' and 'Gen Z' Beneficiaries....more

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Five Hot Environmental Issues in the Apparel and Textile Industry

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The growing emphasis on sustainability and environmental stewardship is reshaping the legal and regulatory framework for the apparel and textiles industry. This shift presents new challenges for manufacturers, distributors,...more

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