ESG

UK law firms have risen up an annual index of responsible business activity, while US firms have regressed amid President Trump’s diversity and equality crackdown

Diane Dickson examines the legal framework for green building, explaining the latest changes & their impact on practitioners & clients

Iris Karaman & Kate Chan discuss the practical impact of the EU’s proposed ‘Omnibus’ package

The European Commission’s proposed ‘Omnibus’ package sets out an array of proposed amendments to simplify corporate sustainability requirements and reduce paperwork. In this week’s NLJ, Iris Karaman, senior associate, and Kate Chan, associate, at Pillsbury Law, look at the ‘Omnibus’ content and assess its practical implications for business.

Will proposed EU and UK legislation stop business at the carbon border? Paul Henty examines the implications for businesses, as well as the wider effects on global trade

In the era of greenwashing, Richard Reichman examines new guidance that highlights the overlap between fraud & ESG risks

This week’s NLJ boasts a double helping of ESG (environmental, social and governance)

Attitudes to class actions are shifting among the general public and business leaders, research shows.

Want to help shape the future of environmental, social and governance (ESG) law? Then join the Young ESG Professionals Network (YESGPN), launched this month by Iris Karaman and Kate Chan, both associates at international firm Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman.

Paige Coulter & Julianne Hughes-Jennett map out the risky landscape of greenwashing regulation