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As environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors become more critical in shaping corporate decision-making, ESG due diligence is emerging as a key process for assessing and managing an organization’s risks. This program will delve into the regulatory landscape surrounding ESG due diligence and provide practical insights for organizations striving to meet compliance obligations.

Brought to you in collaboration with the California Lawyers Association

https://calawyers.org/

Consumer demand for sustainable products continues to rise, and as a result, businesses face increasing pressure to ensure that their offerings meet environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards. This program will explore the complexities of ESG product compliance and provide practical guidance for organizations seeking to innovate sustainably while meeting compliance and regulatory standards.

Brought to you in collaboration with the California Lawyers Association

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The "Key Topics in ESG Law: Making Sense of an Increasingly Complex Legal Landscape” series is designed to equip legal and compliance professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to understand Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) legal principles effectively.  Gain invaluable insights from leading legal and ESG professionals as they share their expertise and provide comprehensive education on the foundational principles of legal ESG.   

Series Topics Include: 

  • Introduction to ESG Laws - Understanding the Fundamentals
  • Managing Risk and Compliance through ESG Due Diligence 
  • Sustainable Products and Compliance 
  • Enforcement and Litigation of ESG-related Issues 
  • ESG in Financial Services: Legal Issues and Risks to Watch Out For
  • Benefit and B Corporations: What They Are and How They Work 

This series is generously brought to you in collaboration with the California Lawyers Association:

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Join us for a dynamic and practical discussion that explores the complexities of the ESG landscape and the anti-ESG movement.  As in-house counsel, you should understand the risks associated with having (or not having) stated policies and goals relating to ESG initiatives in order to properly advise your company’s leadership.  This program will explore:

  • Navigating the conflicting and uncertain ESG regulatory requirements: CSRD, the SEC Climate Rule and California climate disclosure requirements; 
  • How the Anti-ESG movement affects corporate ESG programs and corporate responses; 
  • The differences between public and private companies in compliance with ESG regulatory requirements and voluntary ESG programs; 
  • The potential impact of the U.S. Presidential election on corporate ESG programs.

This should be a dynamic discussion, so register below.  The program will be followed by a networking reception.

International Comparative Legal Guide to Renewable Energy 2025
Global Legal Group
162 pages

This multi-jurisdictional guide provides an overview of key legal issues, rules and developments regarding renewable energy across a range of jurisdictions.

Topics covered include the renewable energy market, sale of renewable energy and financial incentives, consents and permits, and storage.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Environmental, Energy and Public Utility
Region: Global, Austria, Brazil, Costa Rica, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Portugal, Romania, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Zambia, Zimbabwe
International Comparative Legal Guide to Mining Law 2025
Global Legal Group
146 pages

This guide provides an overview of key legal issues, rules and developments regarding mining law across a range of jurisdictions.

Topics covered include the acquisition of rights, ownership requirements and restrictions, transfer and encumbrance, environmental aspects, and land rights.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Environmental, Energy and Public Utility
Region: Global, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Japan, Mexico, Namibia, United Kingdom, United States, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Even seemingly harmless environmental and sustainability claims can violate advertising and marketing regulations, prompting claims of “greenwashing” from customers or stakeholders. Some even lead to government enforcement and consumer litigation. Learn how to evaluate various environmental and sustainability advertising claims, how to spot and resolve risks of greenwashing, and how to ensure companies can properly formulate marketing claims. Cap off the session with a hands-on exercise where teams will dissect and reframe a hypothetical “greenwashed” claim before reporting a compliant claim to the business leads. Only the team with the most robust claim will walk away with a prize, but every attendee will walk away with practical skills to avoid greenwashing.

In 2024, sustainability shifts from voluntary to legal compliance, expanding in-house counsel's role in ESG risk management. Global sustainability laws establish a complex legal framework for corporate disclosure that includes clear reporting standards for some jurisdictions and conflicting standards in others. In-house counsel will be critical in guiding organizations towards compliance. This session will explore the existing and proposed disclosure laws, including the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, the California Climate Disclosure Laws, the SEC’s Climate Disclosure Regulation, and the Australian Climate Disclosure Legislation. Learn how these laws affect global companies and strategies for maintaining compliance.

For organizations both within and outside the energy industry, cybersecurity and physical security incidents have become an important area of focus. In this session, in-house and outside counsel will discuss recent developments and legal requirements surrounding energy industry assets and infrastructure. Panelists will share lessons learned, analyze current trends, and discuss how these experiences apply across the energy industry. Gain insights into the evolving landscape of energy infrastructure protection, ensuring preparedness for emerging challenges and shifts.

SEC Adopts Sweeping New Climate Disclosure Requirements for Public Companies
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
6 pages

On March 6, 2024, the US Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") finalized new climate disclosure rules for public companies, mandating comprehensive reporting on climate-related risks and their impacts on business operations. This article explores the details of the new requirements, the rationale behind the changes, and the implications for corporate transparency in addressing climate risks.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics, Environmental
Region: United States
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