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Fenwick & West LLP

Sustainability Reporting is Down in 2025, but Companies Appear to be Staying the Course

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The Conference Board recently reported that the number of Russell 3000 companies issuing sustainability reports in the first half of 2025 fell 52% compared to the first half of 2024. ...more

Jaburg Wilk

Understanding Arizona Benefit Corporations: A New Era of Business with Purpose

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In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, many companies are seeking ways to operate not just for profit, but also for a purpose. Arizona has embraced this movement through its recognition of Benefit Corporations, a...more

Cooley LLP

The ‘ESG’ Acronym Is Less Popular – Does It Matter?

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It’s clear that over the past few years, investors have tweaked their voting policies to tone down use of the term “ESG.” And it’s also clear that more and more companies are changing the title of their reports relating to...more

J.S. Held

Unmasking Greenwashing: Avoiding Potentially Deceptive Practices

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Introduction - In today's world, the spotlight on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices is brighter than ever. Stakeholders, including investors, consumers, and even corporate employees, are demanding that...more

Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics...

[Webinar] Trends in Global ESG Regulations and Their Impact on Corporate Reporting - September 18th, 12:00 pm CT

Target Audience - Compliance Professionals with detailed knowledge in an area. Such persons are often at a mid-level within the organization, with operational or supervisory responsibilities, or both....more

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Why Sustainability and Why Now?

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Sustainability is not a new concept. Environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) was created as a term back in 2004 in a report called “Who Cares Wins,” which was an initiative created by the United Nations. The ESG...more

A&O Shearman

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

A&O Shearman

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

Latham & Watkins LLP

ESG Insights: 10 Things That Should Be Top of Mind 2024

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Amid new regulations, increased enforcement and litigation, and higher stakeholder scrutiny, companies will need to adopt an integrated and nuanced approach to ESG. In some ways, 2023 was a challenging year for ESG. This...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] 3rd Annual Summit on ESG - October 11th - 12th, New York, NY

Hosted by American Conference Institute, the 3rd Annual Summit on ESG returns for another exciting year with ESG professionals gathering to address key pillars and trends driving ESG in 2023. Attendees will gain insights...more

Fenwick & West LLP

ESG Reporting for Private Companies

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As we have noted in our previous report, environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues have garnered significant attention from a variety of stakeholders, resulting in increased reporting by many companies. While much of...more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

ESG: Balancing Priorities at the Leadership Level

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On July 12, 2023, Vinson & Elkins counsel Jon Solorzano, former Senior Director, Legal and Corporate Development for The Clorox Company, joined Pam Cone of Amity Advisory for “ESG: Balancing Priorities at the Leadership...more

J.S. Held

Guidance for Implementing an ESG Program

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Over the recent past, demand for transparent corporate sustainability and socially responsible business practices has been increasing. Consumers and investors alike are seeking to do business with companies that demonstrate a...more

Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP

Governance Insights: Charting a (Safe) Path Through the ESG Wilderness

The rapid and growing recognition of the importance of accounting for ESG factors in strategic decision-making and corporate reporting has, perhaps predictably, been followed by a notable increase in anti-ESG sentiment and a...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

International News: Spotlight on ESG, Impact & Sustainability

ESG is understood to be an acronym for “environmental, social and governance,” but the term can be challenging because it’s used to describe similar but distinct communities of practice, including corporate social...more

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ESG: Important New Considerations for Employers

Consideration of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues is becoming increasingly important for companies when conducting business and in dealings with investors and employees. The increased emphasis on ESG poses...more

Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3

Global awareness of the impact of greenhouse gas emissions on global warming and the climate crisis has increased in recent years. This has led to various initiatives requiring companies and organizations to report these...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

Malaysian Stock Exchange to Launch ESG-Reporting Platform

On March 22, 2023, Malaysian stock exchange Bursa Malaysia and the London Stock Exchange Group announced the development of a centralized ESG-reporting platform (Platform), due to launch in April 2023. The Platform has been...more

K&L Gates LLP

ESG and the Sustainable Economy Handbook - Overview

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Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and the sustainable economy are concepts that often overlap and frequently intertwine. Whether viewed separately or together, they have significantly changed global investing and...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

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

Morgan Lewis - Up & Atom

Recent Report Highlights Nuclear as ESG Powerhouse

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Over the last few years, investors and financial markets have become more focused on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations in making investment decisions. ESG considers how investments impact the...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Push-Pull: Discourse in the ESG Rulemaking Landscape

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Recent remarks from two SEC Commissioners illustrate the broader divide about environmental, social and governance (ESG)-related disclosures and the resulting compliance costs public companies and regulated entities could...more

StoneTurn

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

J.S. Held

Crosscurrents: J.S. Held’s Environmental, Social & Governance Observations (ESG Issues at the State Level)

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Right now, one big question for companies is, “How do you balance the demands of investors and consumers against the political backdrop both nationally and at the state level?”...more

NAVEX

ESG is a Risk Issue

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Between headlines proclaiming that “ESG is a loser” and leading organizations making commitments to progress and incentivizing ESG-related metrics, ESG is often in the news. With all the noise out there, it can be difficult...more

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