Overview (Program Summary)
A program hosted by:
ACC Westchester/Southern CT
Boards around the world have moved ESG to the top of their agendas.
Every business-
irrespective of its size or industry- is morally and (in many cases) legally required to become better corporate citizens and both customers and employers are now making decisions on such policies.
The environmental aspects of governance is particularly topical under the Biden Administration and Europe has been focusing on carbon net zero targets for many years. Our panel of experienced UK lawyers and US in-house ethics and compliance officer will provide an introduction to what and why ESG is so key to corporate success and then take a deeper dive into the regulatory and practical aspects of adopting a proportionate approach to compliance.
- What is ESG?
- Global Trends for ESG
- Governance and Board Considerations (including reporting obligations)
- Environmental issues & COP26
- Managing ESG within businesses
- Using ESG positively
- Dealing with ESG bad press
Speakers
Moderated by STEVE WILSON, Managing Partner, Osborne Clarke
Speakers:
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STACEY BABSON-SMITH, VP, Ethics & Compliance, Terex Corporation
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KATIE VICKERY Partner, Osborne Clarke UK Office
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MATT GERMAIN, Head of Environment, Osborne Clark, UK Office