IN THE 09/08/2023 EDITION:
Wealth Advisers Are Clueless About New ESG Rules, Survey Show
Sep 07, 2023 6:35 am / Frances Schwartzkopff
sMost European wealth managers have only a vague understanding of their responsibilities under European Unionrules that require them to find out clients’ ESG preferences, according to a fresh survey of advisers managing more than $3 trillion
.US law firm alters diversity fellowship criteria after lawsui
Sep 06, 2023 6:47 pm / Nate Raymond
tA major U.S. law firm has changed the criteria for a fellowship aimed at promoting diversity in the legal profession after the conservative activist behind the successful U.S. Supreme Court challenge to the consideration of race in college admissions accused it of discriminating against white applicants
.How ESG is Taking Women’s Soccer to the Next Leve
Sep 06, 2023 2:39 pm / JD Supra
lThe 2023FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand turned out to be one of the most exciting yet, despite the unexpectedly early exit by the US Women’s National Team (USWNT).
European ESG Reporting Compatible With International Standard
Sep 06, 2023 1:17 am / Michael Kapoor
sEuropean Sustainability Reporting Standards will be compatible with other international reporting standards, rulemakers said Tuesday, avoiding the need for companies to report against several different sets of rules
.ESG and environmental reporting: What you need to kno
Sep 05, 2023 7:00 pm / Lexology
wTackling the imperative to get their business’ sustainability/ESG (environmental, social, governance) approach right - ensuring legal and regulatory
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Emerging ESG disclosure standards at odds with U.S. anti-ESG crusade
Sep 05, 2023 7:00 pm / Lexology
Governments around the world are developing and adopting standards requiring companies within their respective jurisdictions to make disclosures…
5 Steps To Navigating Fiduciary Duties In The ESG Era
Sep 05, 2023 6:54 pm / Christine Uri
Boards that prioritize governance and fiduciary responsibilities are well-positioned to navigate the complex challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
Vast Majority Of Investors Are Willing To Sacrifice Returns For ESG Goals
Sep 05, 2023 4:35 pm / Jonathan Wolf
There are also a lot of signs that an ESG focus doesn’t necessarily mean an investor will sacrifice anything.
ESG in the Consumer & Retail Industry – Key Legal Issues and Risks
Sep 05, 2023 4:33 pm / JD Supra
The importance of environmental, social, governance ("ESG"), in particular from the perspective of consumers, stakeholders and regulators, is growing across all industries, and the consumer &...
Brazil Readies Roadshow for First ESG Bond Tied to UN Goals (1)
Sep 05, 2023 2:17 pm / Martha Beck
Brazil’s first-ever sustainable bond sale will target several green and social initiatives linked to the United Nations 2030 sustainable agenda.
Even If the ESG Focus Is Distorted by Political Static, Governance Should Remain Steadfast
Sep 05, 2023 11:02 am / Risk & Insurance
Heightened tensions over ESG are prompting many organizations to lower the volume on their public statements and disclosures.
Obelisk Support underscores ESG credentials with rare B Corp certification
Sep 05, 2023 3:27 am / GlobalLegalPost
UK ALSP joins small number of legal businesses to receive top ESG accolade
The State of Climate Disclosure and Governance
Sep 04, 2023 8:31 am / Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance
Climate and environmental disclosure and governance are not new topics; however, coincident with the heightened concerns about the impacts of climate change, stakeholders’ interest in and expectations relating to corporate disclosure and governance have increased dramatically over the past several years.