ESG: Key Trends and Expectations in 2021

Environmental concerns, social performance and corporate governance (ESG) issues are in the forefront of corporate thinking, presenting both opportunity and risk for companies. A broad group of stakeholders, as well as shareholders, are now effectively influencing corporate behavior in these areas, accelerating a focus on ESG matters. US Federal and State regulators are engaged with these issues, and compliance and reporting requirements are expanding. For businesses operating outside of the US or with global supply chains, existing and new local laws and regulations are also demanding attention from in-house counsel. Please join us for this important topic as we explore how in-house counsel can play a leading role in addressing ESG with their companies and boards.