Legal ESG

At the upcoming Legal ESG Europe event in Brussels on 21 November, we will hear from Isobel Findlay, Deputy Head of Strategic Coordination, Legal and Institutional Unit, DG CLIMA at the European Commission. She will discuss "What’s Next for the EU Commission on ESG/Climate?" What will the recent elections mean for the work of the EU Commission on EU climate policy? What’s next for the European Green Deal? Join us: https://lnkd.in/gku42wuX

At the upcoming Legal ESG Europe event in Brussels on 21 November, lawyers from EU member nations will discuss how the recent EU ESG-related regulations are being adopted / implemented in their home countries, and the country specific regulations they are seeing as well. ✔️What is next?  ✔️How best to advise clients? ✔️How to adopt or adapt? MODERATOR Robert F. van Beemen / DRB Groep NL /Chair of ESG Subcommittee, International Bar Association, Netherlands PANEL IÑIGO CISNEROS / Partner / RocaJunyent, Spain Thomas Harding / Sustainable Investments Senior Regulatory Consultant / Phoenix Group, United Kingdom Fabian Euhus / Partner / YPOG, Germany Natacha LESELLIER / Avocat au Barreau de Paris / Flichy Grangé Avocats, France Sara Magnéli / ESG Counsel / Advokatfirman Cederquist, Sweden Join us: https://lnkd.in/gku42wuX

At the upcoming Legal ESG Europe event in Brussels on 21 November, we will discuss: ESG in practice: The impact of the new EU ESG rules (CSRD, CSDDD, etc.) on companies in the EU and beyond Baker McKenzie experts will address the practical implications of how the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive are shaping corporate strategies and compliance both within the EU and globally. They will provide insight on how the market has so far been adapting to these new rules, often anticipating compliance by several years, and what is the likely shape of things to come – including in light of the new ‘competitiveness impetus’ that has emerged in the wake of the recent European elections. Christopher Jones / Senior Energy and Competition Consultant, Regulatory Law Practice Group / Baker McKenzie William-James Kettlewell / Energy, climate and sustainability (ESG) lawyer - Counsel / Baker McKenzie Join us: https://lnkd.in/gku42wuX

IN THE 10/23/2024 EDITION: + #Regulatory Updates from throughout the EU member countries  + Inside Legal ESG / Carla Parsons / Senior Associate / Mills & Reeve + #SEC Fines Investment Adviser $4 Million for Improper Labeling of ESG Funds + #Climate Lobbying: Investor Interest and Corporate Disclosures + A guide for companies navigating the #CSRD and EU’s taxonomy in ESG reporting + Navigating Industrial #Decarbonization, Carbon Markets, and ESG Challenges + Making companies accountable for #ESG and #DEI + #AI and the Rise of the Niche Lawyer + Legal ESG: Europe // NOV // 21

This is going to be an incredible panel at the upcoming Legal ESG Europe event to be held in Brussels on 21 November. Ethics & Governance: The Role of the Legal Profession What is the role of lawyers in preserving ethical standards and governance around the globe? Given the current situation, are we too late to stem the tide of crumbling institutions and norms? How to ensure and preserve democracy in these challenging times. MODERATOR Alyssa Auberger / Chief Sustainability Officer / Baker McKenzie PANEL David Rodin / Founder and Chai / Principia Advisory Sara Carnegie / Legal Director / International Bar Association Jeremy Barton / General Counsel / KPMG UK Joanna Hewitt / Partner / Baker McKenzie Join us: https://lnkd.in/gku42wuX

We could not be more excited to announce our Keynote Speaker for the upcoming Legal ESG Europe event on 21 November in Brussels. Mr. David Rodin of Principia Advisory will share his expertise and insights on how business ethics is the foundation of good business! You won't want to miss it. Join us: https://lnkd.in/gku42wuX

🌎 Had a fantastic time moderating a panel with Kristina Wyatt and Antoine Peter at Legal ESG: New York today! It was an incredible opportunity to delve into the evolving regulatory landscape with some of the brightest minds in the industry 💡 A huge thank you to Pamela and Daniel at Legal ESG, Clifford Chance for hosting us, and everyone who attended—your engagement and questions made for a truly enriching discussion! 🌱💬 #ESG #Sustainability #CorporateResponsibility #ClimateLeadership #TeamAmex

Our team was in #NewYorkCity for Legal ESG today—lots of great discussion around how the #legal industry is stepping up to meet client sustainability and climate reporting demands.

In order to stay on top of the rapidly evolving #esg legal landscape, earlier this week I attended the second annual Legal ESG Summit in New York, and it was packed with insights!   A few key takeaways that stood out: - #Greenwashing litigation is on the rise – companies are being held accountable on consumer fraud, securities, climate change, and social justice claims. - Several U.S. states are enacting anti-ESG legislation and executive actions, creating a more challenging compliance environment for companies seeking to balance with their corporate existing commitments and initiatives. - Some companies are resetting ambitious targets with goals that are more practical, achievable, and material to their business operations to increase their credibility and to mitigate risk of greenwashing allegations and lawsuits. - As the regulatory landscape evolves, many companies are spending significantly more on compliance than sustainability innovation. While automation and data integration will help companies bring down reporting costs in the long-term, companies are rethinking how reporting data is used internally to drive an ROI for their efforts. - The impact of EU’s #CSRD is already being felt by U.S. companies, with sustainability teams dedicating more time and budget to meet this and other European reporting obligations that span annual ESG reporting, double materiality, supply chain due diligence, as well as green claims.     Reach out to our team at KPMG Canada Law for more insight and advice on #ESGlegalrisk from Conor Chell, Laura Roberts, P.Eng., Maya Douglas LLM, and Lauren Forrest. #ESG #ESGlegalrisk # #ESGStrategy #ESGReporting #Sustainability #Compliance #Greenwashing #CorporateStrategy KPMG Canada

I am looking forward to attending and speaking at this Legal ESG event hosted by Baker McKenzie in Brussels on 21 November - registration link below. ⬇️ This is a great range of speakers and topics! The IBA is also running an ESG Accelerator Program (a series of 7 free webinars) in collaboration with Webber Wentzel starting on 30 October at 12pm - do sign up and get to grips with the essentials of ESG! https://lnkd.in/e6pT7UuU