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Charles Butcher, Jack Cai, Dickson Ng, and Gabrielle Honey (Eversheds Sutherland)
16 pages

This guide provides an overview of the environmental, social and governance (ESG) disclosure obligations within the Asia Pacific (APAC) region.

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Region: Global, Australia, Bangladesh, China, India, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines
Jane Southworth and Elodie Brière (Eversheds Sutherland)
2 pages

This article provides an overview of the new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regime for packaging which will start on January 1, 2024.

As smoke from wildfires in Canada drift through Canadian provinces and the United States, what facts and tips should in-house counsel consider? Learn from this curated selection or resources.

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Region: Canada, United States

ACC Houston Environmental & Sustainability Practice Group CLE
ESG Key Terms, Frameworks, and Legal Risks
May 18, 2023 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Ouisie's Table

Corporate responsibility has gained significant attention, leading to an increase in ESG disclosures and reporting across industries. Companies can leverage ESG considerations to ensure responsible operations and identify potential risks and opportunities that may impact sustainability goals. Kirstin Gruver, Deputy Chair of B&D’s Sustainability practice, will deliver an intro to ESG frameworks, the current disclosure landscape, and strategies for mitigating risk in this ever-evolving space.

Of the number of legal issues companies and their in-house counsel face in their day-to-day, environmental considerations may not be a primary focus.  However, with the recent uptick in enforcement and renewed focus on environmental policy and regulation at the local, state, and federal level, businesses who don't act to protect themselves could face potential legal ramifications: fines, lawsuits, and negative public perception as well as a possible risk to bottom line profitability.

Join ACC Northeast and Beveridge & Diamond for an informative webinar focusing on three major environmental issues affecting businesses in New England today, including:  

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) - While implementing ESG considerations is an important tool for managing and mitigating risk on a number of fronts, TD Bank ESG Counsel, Dylan King, will cover why it is increasingly a point of political contention here in the U.S.

Environmental Justice (EJ) - Beveridge & Diamond Associate, Lauren M. Karam, will review how EJ is rapidly evolving on both the state and federal level, and what this means for area businesses.

Per- and Polyfluorinated Substances (PFAS) - New England sits at the leading edge of PFAS regulation and litigation, and is now glimpsing at potential unintended consequences. Beveridge & Diamond Principal, Graham C. Zorn, will cover what has happened so far and what to expect next.

You won't want to miss this webinar!  Register by using the link below.  Login credentials will be provided within 24 hours of the start of the webinar.

Dentons
4 pages

Learn about some of the main developments in climate regulation and the regulatory environment in 2022, and what could come in the future.

As the climate crisis deepens, lawyers are increasingly being called upon to negotiate with and advise clients on the challenges and opportunities of the net zero transition. General counsel play a unique role in issue spotting for clients, including advising on contract terms related to disclosure and compliance on emissions and supply chain management, and staying up-to-date on the latest regulations and laws relevant to industry and government standards related to climate, biodiversity and value chain due diligence.

This panel of lawyers will reflect on their own experiences and give participants practical advice when advising clients in the net zero transition (even for those whose clients don’t think they need to pay attention)!

Eversheds Sutherland
4 pages

Can companies collaborate in the interests of environmental sustainability agreements without breaching competition law in the UK? This important question is tackled by draft guidance published by the Competition and Markets Authority (“CMA”) on 28 February 2023 (“guidance”). The guidance sets out the CMA’s proposed approach to how agreements between competitors in relation to environmental sustainability will be assessed and aims to provide businesses with clarity and comfort on the CMA’s enforcement approach to encourage such initiatives to be progressed. The guidance aligns with the important role the CMA considers it has to play in tackling climate change, as noted in a recent statement by the CMA’s CEO on 25 January 2023.

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Interest Area: Environmental
Region: United Kingdom, Europe, European Union
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