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Formación en sostenibilidad y gestión de riesgos para el sector público y privado en Colombia

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Mediante la Ley No. 2427 del 9 de septiembre de 2024, el Congreso de Colombia dispuso la necesidad de fortalecer la formación en sostenibilidad ambiental, cambio climático y gestión del riesgo de desastres en todos los...more

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EU Regulations: The New Frontier for Business

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The European Union is a hotbed of regulatory activity, with new laws and directives constantly reshaping the business landscape. These changes can seem overwhelming, but understanding them is vital for any company operating...more

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Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive: What Companies in Germany Need To Know

The European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD or Directive) entered into force on July 25, 2024, establishing a framework for companies to address risks and adverse impacts on human rights and...more

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The Road to Net Zero: Core Principles to Prevent Greenwashing

“Net zero” is a topic as hot as the climate these days. With so much regulatory attention being placed on it, companies that do not communicate their net zero efforts appropriately or, worse, intentionally make false and...more

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Network for Greening the Financial System Reports on Nature-Related Risks

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The Network for Greening the Financial System has published two complementary reports on nature-related risks. The first report is the final version of the Conceptual Framework for nature-related financial risks, which aims...more

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China’s Ministry of Finance Publishes Corporate Sustainability Disclosure Standards

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The Standards provide a framework for all Chinese companies’ sustainability disclosures and the applicability extends beyond listed companies. On May 27, 2024, China’s Ministry of Finance published the new Corporate...more

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Geneva Insights - July & August 2024

International Geneva – A global governance ecosystem of over 40 international organizations, 178 country representations and 700+ non-governmental organizations....more

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EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive

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On April 24, 2024, the European Parliament voted to adopt the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive ("CS3D"). As described in a recent Jones Day Alert, this followed the Council of the European Union ("the...more

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Carbon Quarterly – Volume 8

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Carbon Quarterly is a newsletter covering developments in carbon policy, law, and innovation. No matter your views on climate change policy, there is no avoiding an increasing focus on carbon regulation, resiliency planning,...more

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The Site Report - Construction Industry Insights, Issue 3, March 2024

Welcome to our third issue of 2024 for our construction industry insights e-newsletter - The Site Report. In honor of last week’s Women in Construction Week, last Friday’s International Women’s Day, and Women’s History...more

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SEC Finalizes Climate Disclosure Rules

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The SEC has adopted the much-anticipated climate-related disclosure rules, which are more than 900 pages long, two years after they were first proposed. Although the rules will almost certainly face challenges in court that...more

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Crosscurrents—European Union Fails to Pass Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive & SEC Bails on Scope 3 Requirements

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Introduction - With the adoption by 196 parties of the Paris Agreement in December 2015, legally binding international climate change arrived. The Paris Agreement requires increasingly aggressive five-year cycles climate...more

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Climate-Related Financial Disclosures: What are They and What do They Mean?

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Overview - Background - The Australian Government recently released an exposure draft of the legislation to implement mandatory climate-related financial disclosures (Draft Legislation). This follows the release of draft...more

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Key Considerations for the 2024 Annual Reporting Season: Your Upcoming Form 20-F and other FPI-Specific Considerations

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This memorandum outlines key considerations from White & Case's Public Company Advisory Group for foreign private issuers ("FPIs") during the 2024 annual reporting season, divided into two sections: Form 20-F Housekeeping...more

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The Climate Report: Fourth Quarter 2023

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REGULATORY ISSUES & UPDATES - Mandatory Climate Change Reporting Requirements Under the New European ESRS E1 - The implementation of the European Sustainability Reporting Standards poses risks for reporting companies,...more

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Recent Developments for UK PLCs - October Edition

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Companies Invited to Voluntarily Adopt New Nature-related Financial Disclosure Framework - On 18 September 2023, the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) published its final recommendations for...more

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[Virtual Event] ESG and Compliance Conference - November 30th, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm CT

Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) is a top priority for organizations of all types and sizes, and it the compliance team is a key factor in the ESG equation. Much like regulatory risks, managing ESG goals and metrics...more

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TNFD Publishes Finalized Recommendations for Nature Related Disclosures

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On September 18, 2023, the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) published recommendations for organizations’ assessment, management, and disclosure of nature-related issues (the Recommendations). These...more

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[Event] 3rd Annual Summit on ESG - October 11th - 12th, New York, NY

Hosted by American Conference Institute, the 3rd Annual Summit on ESG returns for another exciting year with ESG professionals gathering to address key pillars and trends driving ESG in 2023. Attendees will gain insights...more

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The Rise of ESG Risk and Compliance

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Environmental, social and governance (ESG) is frequently covered in the news – especially given the growing attention paid by investors and stakeholders to how businesses operate. More and more, investors use ESG reports to...more

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[Virtual Event] ESG and Compliance Conference - December 1st, 8:25 am - 3:00 pm CST

Discover how to set and accomplish your ESG goals - Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) is no longer an isolated function within a company, nor is it an issue only for publicly traded companies. It’s front and center...more

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Avoid Contributing to Ecocide - Know Your Supply Chain

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Sustainability has risen to the top of the agenda for businesses around the world. Governments, investors and the public demand that organisations play a part in the global push to eliminate, or at least limit, the...more

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HUB Talks: Sustainable Outlook: Approaching Sustainability From All Angles With Nicole DeNamur of Sustainable Strategies

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Sustainability concerns are generally viewed through the lens of carbon footprints, greenhouse gas emissions, and pollution rates. However, some industry experts believe in a more multifaceted perspective to address impacts...more

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Top Legal Issues Facing the Manufacturing Sector in 2022

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As the global economy faces the third year of the pandemic, manufacturers are no longer focused on figuring out when things will return to “normal.” Instead, they are applying lessons learned from the past few years to become...more

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HUB Talks: Sustainable Outlook: Managing Climate Risk Through Intelligent Engineering Controls and Infrastructure with Erin...

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Urban flooding is one of the most economically damaging impacts of climate change on metropolitan areas, and is only increasing in degree and frequency. On this episode of Sustainable Outlook, host Molly Barker is joined by...more

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