The continued focus on the sustainability agenda is forcing general counsel into becoming ESG experts and serving as a bridge between executive management and a diverse range of stakeholders
While some jurisdictions are still pondering TCFD implementation timelines, France’s Article 29 has already made both climate and biodiversity reporting mandatory, creating compliance challenges but also opportunities for France-based firms
ESG efforts should go beyond forced labour and transparency legislation must be amplified to improve due diligence
IFLR brings you an exclusive insight into the key trends driving ESG in 2022
Increased focus on green finance, innovation and vendor-friendly deals, complemented by strengthened regulatory oversight of foreign investment and antitrust rules can be expected in the coming months
Strict data localisation and cross-border transfer requirements make the proposed bill stricter than Europe’s GDPR and will present tremendous challenges for international businesses
The first corporate class action case under China’s new securities law sends a strong warning signal to corporates and independent directors
Prime segment listed companies will be expected to follow climate risk disclosure requirements as the country looks to align to TCFD reporting standards
Many corporate boards have rethought ideas on ESG, embracing clear communication with shareholders on plans to transform
Equal amounts of action from private businesses and government are needed to coalesce and coordinate towards net-zero climate goals
Shareholders are increasingly engaging with companies on sustainability concerns and board structures, but it could impact business performance
Despite market demand and increasingly pressing climate change issues, private institutions and corporations in Africa have been slow to issue green bonds
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US legislation is unclear on the issue, resulting in surprising outcomes in government enforcement efforts -
In light of the Business Roundtable's recent statement on the subject, Goodwin Procter counsel David Bernstein asks how companies should prioritise the consideration of multiple stakeholder groups
In our latest explainer, we take a closer look at the new Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, which replaces the Non-Financial Reporting Directive
IFLR’s latest explainer looks at how companies are preparing for the revised code and areas where it still falls short, such as gender diversity and board independence
IFLR’s latest explainer looks at how proposed changes will have implications for diversity, board governance and ESG
IFLR’s latest explainer looks at how asset managers are preparing for proposed changes to the Tokyo Stock Exchange
Environmental, social and governance are the buzzwords of 2019. But what do they actually mean? IFLR explains in the latest instalment of our free-to-read primer series
The Americas awards research has now begun, with winners to be announced in New York in May 2023
Research for the 2023 Europe awards has begun – winners will be announced at a live event in London in May
IFLR is delighted to reveal the winning deals, teams, law firms and individuals for the 2022 edition of its Middle East awards
The Asia-Pacific 2023 awards research has begun – winners will be announced at a live event in Singapore in March 2023