Topic
ESG
1,369 published works
Global Regulation Tomorrow
IOSCO statement on disclosure of ESG matters by issuers
On 18 January 2019, the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) published a statement setting out the importance for issuers of considering the inclusion of environmental, social and governance (ESG)…
Free Writings + Perspectives
SEC Petitioned for an ESG Disclosure Rulemaking
On October 1, 2018, a public petition was filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission for a rulemaking on environmental, social and governance (ESG) disclosure. The Petition was authored…
Green Building Law Update
With Over $3.6 Trillion in Value You Should Pay Attention to GRESB
For the uninitiated GRESB assesses the sustainability performance of real estate and infrastructure portfolios worldwide. GRESB is the global environmental, social and governance (ESG) benchmark for real estate assets. GRESB’s…
Green Building Law Update
ESG, including Advantaged by Green Building, Requires Risk Oversight
Investments by individuals and institutions driven by environmental, social and governance matters continue to remain front and center in the minds of boards of directors, government regulators and the media.…
Environment, Land & Resources
Companies Can Consider UN Sustainable Development Goals When Defining Sustainability Commitments
Risk and opportunities come with ESG commitments, which include advancing the SDGs. By Sara K. Orr, Kristina S. Wyatt, and Bobbi-Jo B. Dobush In a recent article, Latham lawyers highlighted…
Disputing Tax
Impact of environmental, social and governance agenda on tax
Tax partner Andrew Howard recently recorded a Ropes & Gray trending video, in which he addresses tax coming out of the shadows and becoming a part of the environmental, social…
Cleary M&A and Corporate Governance Watch
Cleary Gottlieb Participates in Panel Discussion on Highlights of the 2018 Proxy Season
On July 10, 2018, The Conference Board and Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP hosted a panel discussion on the highlights of the 2018 proxy season and the key topics,…
Disputing Tax
Reputational Impacts from Tax Decisions may Affect PE Firms
In a recent The Drawdown article, “Tax Comes Under ESG Spotlight,” tax partner Andrew Howard provides commentary on how companies might approach assessing reputational risks from tax decisions in the…
Benefit Notes
Too Much of a Good Thing? Environmental, Social and Governance Investment Considerations for Plan Fiduciaries (FAB 2018-01 Part 1)
By Stinson LLP
On April 23, 2018, the DOL released Field Assistance Bulletin (FAB) 2018-01 relating to (1) plan investment in "economically targeted investments ("ETIs"), (2) the exercise of shareholder rights and (3)…
MATTERS of TRUST
The Water Cooler
By Robert Paine
Around The Water Cooler this morning, we’re talking about impact investing, family business succession planning, and estate tax liens. The rise of impact investing poses unique concerns for trustees. Impact…