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[Webinar] Trends in Global ESG Regulations and Their Impact on Corporate Reporting - September 18th, 12:00 pm CT

Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics... on 9/13/2024

Target Audience - Compliance Professionals with detailed knowledge in an area. Such persons are often at a mid-level within the organization, with operational or supervisory responsibilities, or both....more

There’s Nothing Weak About the SEC’s “Weakened” Climate Disclosure Mandate

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP on 3/14/2024

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released its long-awaited climate disclosure mandate for publicly traded companies (Final Rule). While significant portions of the proposed rule have been scaled back or outright...more

SEC Adopts Climate Change Disclosure Rules for Public Companies

Morrison & Foerster LLP on 3/14/2024

On March 6, 2024, two years after the issuance of a proposing release and following more than 24,000 comment letters and 4,500 unique letters submitted in response, by a vote of 3-2, the U.S. Securities and Exchange...more

Climates Change SEC’s Disclosure Rules: Still substantial, the SEC approves scaled back climate disclosure rules

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP on 3/13/2024

On March 21, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed expansive and controversial climate disclosure rules. Two years and 24,000 comment letters later, on March 6, 2024, the SEC voted 3-2 to adopt its...more

Narrowing the Scope: The SEC Finalized its Climate-Related Disclosures Rule

Vinson & Elkins LLP on 3/8/2024

Following a nearly two-year wait, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC” or “Commission”) released its Final Rule—The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors—on March 6, 2024. The...more

California Enacts Law Mandating Climate-Related Financial Risk Reporting

Allen Matkins on 10/11/2023

This February post noted the introduction of SB 261 which aimed at imposing climate-related financial risk reporting. In the ensuing months, the bill was amended seven times and garnered numerous supporters and opponents. ...more

California’s Bold Move on Climate Disclosures

Vinson & Elkins LLP on 9/28/2023

As public companies anticipate the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) final climate disclosure rules, which are expected to be released sometime fourth quarter of 2023, California has beaten the federal government...more

New ISSB Sustainability Standards: A Long-awaited Milestone for Harmonising ESG-Related Disclosure

Goodwin on 9/7/2023

On 26 June 2023, the International Sustainability Standards Board (“ISSB”) issued its first two sustainability standards, IFRS S1 and IFRS S2. These standards, which incorporate the recommendations of the Task Force on...more

Canada Releases New Climate-Focused Guideline for Banks and Insurers

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP on 3/31/2023

On March 7, 2023, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (“OSFI”), the Canadian government agency responsible for supervising federally-regulated financial institutions (“FRFI”) and insurance companies,...more

ESG at Home and Abroad: What You Need to Know

Venable LLP on 12/19/2022

In a recent live event at our New York office, Venable partner Alex Koff led a panel discussion that explored domestic and international environmental, social, and governance (ESG) concerns....more

The Sustainability Disclosure Requirements and Investment Labels Rules: Tougher ESG Standards for UK Private Fund Managers

Goodwin on 10/31/2022

In our previous client alert, FCA ESG Rules: The Next Deadline for UK Private Fund Managers, we noted the likely expansion of the Environmental, Social, and Governance Sourcebook (ESG Rules) of the UK Financial Conduct...more

FCA ESG Rules: The Next Deadline for U.K. Private Fund Managers

Goodwin on 10/18/2022

In our previous client alert, Back to Work: The FCA's 2022-23 Priorities for Private Fund Managers, we mentioned the need for FCA-authorised private fund managers with assets under management (AuM) of over £5 billion and who...more

SEC Proposes Sweeping New Climate-Related Disclosure Framework

A&O Shearman on 4/1/2022

After much anticipation, on March 21, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released its new proposed climate-related disclosure framework, a sweeping overhaul of the current, materiality-based climate change...more

SEC Proposes Rules to Require Climate-Related Disclosures

Alston & Bird on 3/25/2022

On March 21, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed rule amendments that would “enhance and standardize” climate-related disclosures. These proposed amendments are the next step in the Biden...more

SEC Proposes Expanded Climate-Related Disclosure

Womble Bond Dickinson on 3/25/2022

On March 21, the SEC proposed rules on the enhancement and standardization of climate-related disclosures in reporting companies’ registration statements and annual reports. The proposed rules build on guidance provided in...more

ESG: 2021 Trends and Expectations for 2022

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 2/15/2022

Throughout 2021, the importance of environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters proved to be even greater than many had expected, with ESG becoming a key area of focus for a range of stakeholders, particularly in the...more

10 Key Focus Areas for UK-Regulated Financial Services Firms in 2022

Latham & Watkins LLP on 1/6/2022

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations have come to the forefront of firms’ regulatory change agendas in recent years, and this focus looks set to continue in 2022. The past year has witnessed significant...more

ESG in 2022: 10 Things to Look Out For

Latham & Watkins LLP on 1/6/2022

Corporate reporting (including SEC developments), climate change, energy transition, supply chain management, and the mitigation of ESG-related litigation risk are expected to be the leading ESG themes of this year. As...more

Investor Focus on Climate Change Continues to Rise

Jones Day on 11/5/2021

Climate change has long been an area of focus for investors. Over the past several months, companies have come under greater scrutiny and have begun to face increased pressure from investors, regulators, activists, and the...more

What Does The Future Hold For ESG Reporting?

Opportune LLP on 10/28/2021

As more ESG-linked funds flood the financial markets, increased scrutiny around ESG reporting will be necessary to enhance transparency....more

Beyond Bunny Hugging: ESG, Investor Expectations and Reporting Trends

Foley & Lardner LLP on 12/10/2020

This paper attempts to provide a definition and context for the term, Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”), explain how and why it is used, demonstrate how investors are driving the proliferation of ESG reporting,...more

3 Reasons Why ESG Is Here To Stay In The Oil & Gas Industry

Opportune LLP on 12/4/2020

Find out why ESG and sustainability investing will likely be a permanent fixture among oil and gas companies, as well as their investors and stakeholders, for years to come....more

BlackRock Focuses on Climate Change: What Companies Should Do Now

Jones Day on 1/30/2020

The Situation: BlackRock, the world's largest asset management firm, announced initiatives to make climate change and other sustainability issues a cornerstone of its investment strategy, including plans to increase offerings...more

BlackRock Calls for Enhanced Sustainability Disclosure and Accountability for Directors

White & Case LLP on 1/27/2020

In a significant development for ESG and corporate governance, BlackRock is now calling on the public companies it invests in to publish disclosures in line with the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) and the...more

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