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ESG 2.0: Governance, regulatory enforcement action and disputes
Covered in this webinar:
As ESG matures, regulators, strategic litigants and other stakeholders are moving to test the corporate governance that sits behind ESG commitments and decision-making. In only the last few weeks, we have seen a new joint opinion on climate change and Australian directors' duties and an agreement by Fiducian to pay a pecuniary penalty of $7.3 million in ASIC's ESG governance case.
In this webinar, we explore what we are calling ‘ESG 2.0’, the next phase of the ESG landscape – in which governance frameworks, board and executive accountability, and enterprise-wide risk management are coming sharply into focus.
Our discussion will focus on trends and risks in six core pillars of governance:
- The role of boards and directors duties.
- Executive accountability.
- Corporate policies and public statements.
- Risk and compliance procedures.
- Consultation with communities including First Nations.
- Speaking up and whistleblowing.
Date and time
This session will be held on Thursday, 28 May 2026 at 12pm (AEST).
CPD points
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Special note for WA lawyers – to satisfy the requirement for CPD in WA the viewing/activity must be completed within 12 months of the session date.
Core area: NSW/VIC/QLD/WA Professional skills
1 hour – 1 CPD point.
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