Human hand holding grass medical cross over a half-globe covered with grass This is the fourth in a six-part series examining sustainability and decarbonization practices in the health care industry. Previous articles in this series detail the value of integrating sustainability and ESG principles into health care operations, innovations […] Click here to view original […]

← Blog home Welcome to part two of our three part series on the importance of Environmental, Social, and Governance (“ESG”) to in-house lawyers – and the companies they serve. In part one, we discussed the critical role of environmental issues (the “E” in ESG). Today we discuss the […] Click here to view original

The report states that ‘investors are not doing enough’ to explicitly address biodiversity loss within their investment policies © Sean Gallup/Getty Images By disregarding nature conservation efforts, investors have been warned they risk fines, remediation costs, reputational damage, asset depreciation and lawsuits Financial companies should better monitor their exposure […] Click here to view original

“Anyone will be able to see behind ESG ratings and fund sustainability labels,” Helsinki-based impact data company The Upright Project says upon the launch of its new database. COO Valtteri Vulkko and Annu Nieminen, founder and CEO of The Upright Project. | Photo: PR / The Upright Project Finnish […] Click here to view original

Corporate governance plays a crucial role in integrating ESG considerations into a company’s core strategy What you need to know: Clear, consistent, and comprehensive ESG reporting allows investors to make informed decisions and hold companies accountable for their actions. As ESG criteria become more ingrained in investment decision-making, there […] Click here to view original

Around the globe, governments are taking action to require large companies – including those in the fashion and broader retail segments – to make disclosures about their climate and other environment, social and governance (“ESG”)-related risks and opportunities in annual reports and regulatory filings. This follows a global trend […] Click here to view original