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In this insightful article featured on Lexology, our esteemed managing partner, Uche Val Obi SAN, along with Dr. Ngozi Chinwa Ole and Daniel Anagu, discuss the transformative shift in corporate decision-making as Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations take center stage. The landscape is evolving rapidly, and understanding how to navigate this change is crucial for becoming a strategic partner in your organization's sustainability journey. Read the full article here https://lnkd.in/di-4MYij and https://lnkd.in/dqviPGDS #ESG #Inhousecounsel #Sustainability #Law #Leadership #Lexology

Book now to secure your place on Mercia Group's Environmental, Social and Governance conference. Less than two weeks to go! Find out more at https://ow.ly/7p0G50R944H, and hear from Ross Haydock on the core insights and updates you will get on the important topic of ESG!

“Now boards of directors have to consider the social and environmental impacts of their business – it’s not optional. In fact, increasingly boards of directors need to see this as their fiduciary duty.” Read more about the responsibilities of boards when it comes to social and climate responsibility here: https://lnkd.in/enbimuFx #ESGLeadership #BoardGovernance #SustainableBusiness

Today, we had the honor of joining a panel with Berkeley Center for Law and Business, diving into how corporate boards are navigating ESG and climate matters. For leading companies, addressing these issues is more than risk management—it’s a pathway to long-term success and value creation.

There’s just two weeks until Mercia’s Environmental, Social and Governance Conference! Join us at this new event to hear insights from Ross Haydock FCA on the complexities of good governance strategies. Learn how accountants can support boards in understanding issues, as well as integrating ESG matters into existing governance structures and much more. Don't miss out https://ow.ly/7p0G50R944H #ESG #Environmental #Social #Governance #Conference #Accountant

🔍What do you think of when you hear “due diligence”?🔎 💡 You might have heard of due diligence as part of an M&A transaction. But have you heard of supply chain or human rights due diligence? 📌In May this year, the EU Parliament approved the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive. 📌This will introduce wide-ranging obligations for companies to conduct due diligence on their supply chains to identify adverse human rights and environmental impacts. 📚 If you want to learn more about this new piece of regulation, join us on 17 July 2024 for our next Knowledge Session - sign up link is in the comments below! 👉During our knowledge session, Jon Tan 陈文聪 will be joined by Joana Setzer, associate professor at the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment, who focuses on climate litigation, to discuss the impact of this new regulation on companies. Ming Zee Tee Sarah Hill-Smith Flora Curtis Yomna Elewa Marina Soares Riley Forson Dominika Leitane Emma Short Harriet Hall Catríona Campbell #climatechange #legalvoicesforthefuture #lawyers #humanrights

What is ESG Consulting about? ESG is not a measure of 'good company versus bad company.' ESG is a collection of roughly 200 different metrics around environmental, social, and government governance data. The way I look at ESG is, it's a measure of transparency; how much information do I have to make an informed decision about a company?" – Kai Gray Kai sheds light on the relevance of ESG not only for large corporations but also for smaller enterprises. Key highlights from this episode include: • The evolving landscape of ESG adoption and its impact on smaller businesses • Regulatory requirements and disclosures mandated by federal agencies for government contracts • Opportunities abound for the accounting profession within the dynamic ESG arena Discover the vital role accountants play in offering ESG guidance, the necessity for specialized expertise, and the potential of ESG as a competitive advantage ⬇️ #ESG #ESGConsulting #CPA #Accounting

Leadership insight : Directors’ Duties and Climate Change Climate change poses financial and liability risks to companies. By addressing these risks, businesses can find opportunities to grow and adapt. Nick Scott's leadership insight links climate change to directors' duties and examines how English courts have responded. It summarises direct litigation risks and related legal and non-legal threats and suggests how understanding this issue could help businesses implement effective climate strategies. Insight highlights: - Climate change’s major financial implications, alongside directors’ statutory obligations to consider environmental impacts and long-term consequences in promoting the success of the company, indicate a clear link between sustainability and directors’ duties. - Derivative actions brought against directors face numerous potential barriers, but boards should nonetheless be aware of the potential litigation risk associated with an inadequate climate strategy. - Ambitious and integrated sustainability strategies may help directors avoid these legal risks and discharge their duties as they seize business opportunities through the net zero transition. Read here: https://bit.ly/4dRRaOT #ClimateAction #LawforClimateAction #ClimateGovernance Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge @MarkusGehring @EmilyFarnworth

Leadership insight : Directors’ Duties and Climate Change Climate change poses financial and liability risks to companies. By addressing these risks, businesses can find opportunities to grow and adapt. Nick Scott's leadership insight links climate change to directors' duties and examines how English courts have responded. It summarises direct litigation risks and related legal and non-legal threats and suggests how understanding this issue could help businesses implement effective climate strategies. Insight highlights: - Climate change’s major financial implications, alongside directors’ statutory obligations to consider environmental impacts and long-term consequences in promoting the success of the company, indicate a clear link between sustainability and directors’ duties. - Derivative actions brought against directors face numerous potential barriers, but boards should nonetheless be aware of the potential litigation risk associated with an inadequate climate strategy. - Ambitious and integrated sustainability strategies may help directors avoid these legal risks and discharge their duties as they seize business opportunities through the net zero transition. Read here: https://bit.ly/4dRRaOT #ClimateAction #LawforClimateAction #ClimateGovernance Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge @MarkusGehring @EmilyFarnworth

What is ESG Consulting about? ESG is not a measure of 'good company versus bad company.' ESG is a collection of roughly 200 different metrics around environmental, social, and government governance data. The way I look at ESG is, it's a measure of transparency; how much information do I have to make an informed decision about a company?" – Kai Gray Kai sheds light on the relevance of ESG not only for large corporations but also for smaller enterprises. Key highlights from this episode include: • The evolving landscape of ESG adoption and its impact on smaller businesses • Regulatory requirements and disclosures mandated by federal agencies for government contracts • Opportunities abound for the accounting profession within the dynamic ESG arena Discover the vital role accountants play in offering ESG guidance, the necessity for specialized expertise, and the potential of ESG as a competitive advantage ⬇️ #ESG #ESGConsulting #CPA #Accounting