Insights on Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)
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The “major questions” doctrine is likely to substantially affect environmental law.
In this installment of the Five Questions, Five Answers podcast, Birgit Matthiesen, Antonio J. Rivera, and James Kim invite Steve Christensen, the executive director of the Responsible Battery Coalition, to discuss how the USMCA impacts the North American battery industry.
The role of environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) factors in capital allocation and investment decisions are poised to take center stage in 2022. A trend that entered the mainstream with a statement from the Business Roundtable in 2019, signaling a shift in the business community.
Young Professionals in Energy and Women’s Energy Network Greater New York City
The proposed New York State Fashion Sustainability and Social Accountability Act (Fashion Act) and recently enacted Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) aim to compel the fashion industry to expedite the pace of Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) initiatives in the fashion industry and wi
Practising Law Institute: Understanding Financial Products 2022
The top U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Environmental official has put corporate employees on notice that DOJ is increasing its focus on prosecuting individuals for environmental crimes, including the threat of jail time.
Illinois Chamber’s Environmental Affairs Committee Quarterly Meeting
Brands Must Ensure Forced Labor is Not Used and Environmental Claims are Accurate
“Climate change is an emerging threat to the financial stability of the United States.”
Amy Antoniolli was quoted on how fund management firms, banks, and broker-dealers can approach their vendors regarding their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) policies.
AgTech companies promoting sustainability and positive social impacts may benefit from improving impact investors’ ability to assess and compare entities on these issues.
Amy Antoniolli was quoted on the rising corporate focus on environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) issues and the corresponding growth of Big Law practice groups to address their clients’ concerns.
Chemical Industry Council of Illinois May Environmental Justice Seminar
Harvard Law School Women’s Alliance
Schiff Hardin LLP today launched its new Environmental, Social, and Governance team, which will help companies develop appropriate disclosures and institutional programs that incorporate ESG principles, including climate change, supply chain resiliency/disruption, water use, waste and recycling, environmental and energy justice, human rights, diversity, equity and inclusion, board composition, executive compensation, and anti-corruption.
AgTech companies face an exciting opportunity to play a large role in achieving sustainability and promoting ESG.
DOL announced last week that it would not enforce a final rule requiring fiduciaries subject to ERISA to evaluate investment opportunities based upon financial performance factors, rather than ESG metrics.
Last week, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced the creation of a new 22-person Climate and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Task Force in its Division of Enforcement.