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ESG
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The CLS Blue Sky Blog
Why Social Performance Matters for Financial Reporting Quality
By Dov Solomon, Rimona Palas, Dalit Gafni, Ido Baum
In recent decades, the business world has undergone a significant paradigm shift. What began as largely voluntary corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives has evolved into a comprehensive framework of environmental,…
Global Regulation Tomorrow
ESMA thematic notes on clear, fair and not misleading sustainability-related claims and ESG strategies
On 14 January 2026, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) issued a thematic note on sustainability-related claims, focusing on ESG strategies. The thematic note contains four principles for making…
Environment, Land & Resources
ESG and Sustainability Insights: 10 Things That Should Be Top of Mind in 2026
This year we expect ESG/sustainability to be influenced by several macro trends, including technology, geopolitics, and capital markets. By Paul A. Davies, Betty M. Huber, and Michael D. Green In 2026, we…
Global Financial Regulatory Blog
10 Key Focus Areas for UK-Regulated Financial Services Firms in 2026
Our annual report and podcast explore crucial developments across a broad range of areas, including the Leeds Reforms, ESG, and AI. In the wake of a somewhat challenging year for…
ComplexDiscovery
A New Year to Renew: How Sustainability Contributes to Smarter Data Governance
By Rob Robinson
Editor’s Note: A new year brings not just the promise of innovation, but the necessity of renewal—especially in how organizations govern and protect their data. While ESG may no longer…
Market Edge
Trump Administration issues Executive Order affecting proxy advisory firms: Top points
By Era Anagnosti, Ron Llewellyn
President Donald Trump has issued an Executive Order 14366, “Protecting American Investors from Foreign-Owned and Politically-Motivated Proxy Advisors,” which could significantly impact the policies and practices of Institutional Shareholder Services…
Hall Benefits Law Blog
Federal Judge Rejects Monetary Damages Claim by American Airlines Workers in ESG Investment Class Action
By Anne Hall
A Texas federal district court judge entered final judgment in favor of American Airlines in a class action lawsuit filed by workers over alleged violations of the Employee Retirement Income…
Banking, Finance and Securities
The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated Activities) (ESG Ratings) Order 2025
By Simon Lovegrove (UK), Charlotte Carnegie
On 18 December 2025, there was published on legislation.gov.uk The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated Activities) (ESG Ratings) Order 2025 together with an explanatory memorandum. This Order brings…
The CLS Blue Sky Blog
The SEC’s Process of Regulating Democracy for Shareholders
By John Matsusaka, Oguzhan Ozbas, Chong Shu, Irene Yi
In November 2021, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued Staff Legal Bulletin 14L (“SLB 14L”), making it easier for shareholders to place environmental and social proposals on corporate ballots. The…
Global Regulation Tomorrow
New briefing note: ESG for financial services firms – Updating the threat risk and how to protect your business
By Katie Stephen (UK), Stuart Neely (UK), Lise Smit
ESG may have been overtaken on the board agenda in recent times by other threats perhaps perceived to be more pressing and against a wider economic and political backdrop in…