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Looking forward to speaking next Wednesday alongside Dalit Anstey, Nomsa Mbere, Rosa Nduati-Mutero & Bola Tinubu, CDir. GCB.D FCIS. FCG. CFBA. FIoD. at the second session of a seven-part ESG training series organised by the International Bar Association. We'll be discussing ESG disclosures, reporting and due diligence - especially as they relate to sustainability practice in Africa & the legal profession. If you’re a legal practitioner in Africa - or elsewhere - and want to deepen your understanding of ESG, now is the time. With sustainability increasingly becoming an inescapable consideration in the legal profession, this is a great opportunity to stay ahead. Also, be sure to watch out for the details of subsequent sessions. Registration is free.

Globally, sustainability-related / ESG disclosures are moving out of the realm of voluntary towards mandatory. The suppliers of capital are embedding ESG into investment decision-making and due diligence processes are being updated accordingly. Why? What does this mean for companies and regulators in Africa? How does this affect legal advice to clients? We will discuss these questions and others in the second session of the International Bar Association ESG Accelerator Training Programme! Sign up before it's too late - the first session is already fully subscribed. But you can catch all recordings online. #ESG #sustainability #law #legalprofession #Africa

✍ Register today for the upcoming free webinar ‘IBA ESG Accelerator Training Programme: ESG disclosures, reporting and due diligence. 📅 27 Nov 2024 🕛 1200 - 1300 GMT That’s the second of 7 sessions featuring a diverse array of legal experts and case studies from across the African continent. This programme provides lawyers with a sound understanding of how a wide range of ESG issues impact their daily legal practice. What to expect of Session 2: - key ESG disclosure concepts and types of disclosure frameworks; -trends in the development of ESG disclosure and due diligence rules globally and across Africa; -and what these developments mean for legal practitioners. Book now: https://lnkd.in/d6jQSBKx #ESG #lawyers #Africa #environment #IBAevents

Edward Baker of SEDA draws on over 40 years of experience in investment management, specializing in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and corporate governance, to offer a comprehensive analysis on the increasing prevalence of climate-related litigation. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dwNRBrBd #financialservices #legalservices #expertwitness #esg #environmental #social #governance #climatechange #litigation #climatelitigation

Interesting read on ESG litigation by Edward Baker specifically E.

I'm excited to share my new paper published by Seda Experts on the current state of ESG litigation, primarily focussed on climate change litigation. This is a rapidly evolving, global hotbed of activity, where litigants on both sides of the issues are seeking to influence government policy, regulation and corporate behaviour around the complex problems related to climate change. The issues are of profound importance and growing in significance day by day. In my view, the courts have a vital role to play in helping us find a way to balance our need for economic growth against the necessity of environmental sustainability. Ed

📗What Does Corporate Success Mean in the New Era? In a fascinating paper, Colin Mayer, our ESG Center Senior Advisor, Emeritus Professor of Management Studies at Blavatnik School of Government and Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, and a member of the European Corporate Governance Institute (ECGI), examines corporate success through the lens of ESG principles. In Mayer's view, corporate success should be measured not only by financial results but also by contributions to broader human, social, and natural systems. What are his three criteria for evaluating success in the ESG era? Check out the full paper here: https://lnkd.in/dmsQXRuf #CorporateGovernance #SustainableInvesting #SustainableDevelopment

Bun & Associates team led by Youdy BUN, Managing Partner, and Boseihak LAY, Senior Associate, contributed to Slaughter and May's "ESG in APAC: Jurisdictional Overview on ESG Reporting, Transition Planning, and Greenwashing". This publication by Slaughter and May provides insight into the changing ESG regulatory landscape covering 16 jurisdictions, including Cambodia. In Cambodia, businesses are becoming more mindful of the essential role that ESG plays in doing business; in particular, the finance sector and multinational companies appear to be leading the way for the ESG revolution. Not only do ESG initiatives boost business growth, but they could mitigate risk and enhance reputation and competitive advantage in the global market. To read more, click here: https://lnkd.in/gaTW75aZ #bunandassociates #lawfirmincambodia #esg

In the Hungarian Gazette of 8 August 2024, four long-awaited decrees were published, which supplement and detail the provisions of the Hungarian ESG Act. The decrees contain provisions in particular on the accreditation procedure and registration of ESG consultants, accreditation requirements and education of ESG consultants and criteria for institutions providing education for ESG consultants. Three of the four decrees entered into force on 9 August and one entered into force on 12 August. You can read more about the topic in Kamocsay-Berta Eszter's recent article on CEE Legal Matters: https://lnkd.in/d7trex7b #esg #legalupdate #kcgpartners