Covered in this webinar: the critical stages of a crisis; what acting ethically in a crisis looks like; what tensions can arise when acting ethically; and how to reduce the risk of crises in the future. ...

One of the most significant developments in the loan markets over the past year or so has been the rapid increase in the use of green and sustainable financing products. These include sustainability-linked loans, green loans, social loans ...

In recent years, human rights litigation has become an increasingly prominent concern in business supply chains, as interested parties seek to hold to account companies who fail to address human rights issues in their supply chains, both legally and reputationally. In conjunction with Linklaters, this webinar considers key litigation trends in human rights litigation against businesses in Australia, the EU, the US and the UK including key cases, the means by which claims are already been brought in these jurisdictions and some practical tips on how to mitigate litigation risk in this area. ...

Throughout significant periods of change, our banks remained resilient and a big part of our positive economic recovery. ...

This guide draws the attention of Directors to consider key questions they need to be asking their legal teams and senior management. Directors should evaluate how their organisation is managing possible risks across ESG and how they are managing their mandatory director duties. ...

Identify, manage and mitigate business human rights risk It is expected that all companies will respect human rights. We are seeing fast-paced development of international standards and domestic laws on business human rights, and close ...

Throughout 2024, regulatory enforcement risk in Australia was significantly influenced by ESG factors, along with issues relating to cyber, data and privacy. Notable regulatory developments occurred in these areas. ...

Covered in this webinar: Practical tips, lessons learned and trip hazards in the early years of disclosures. How businesses have supported their boards to sign off on disclosures, and minimise greenwashing risk. How multinational organisations can manage overlapping climate disclosure duties in multiple jurisdictions. Key legal issues in mandatory disclosure, and the role of in-house counsel and legal advisers in supporting businesses with disclosures. ...

Covered in this webinar: how organisations can successfully deploy ESG-driven technology for social impact, sustainability and resilience; the importance of cross functional and cross industry partnerships; and key challenges when integrating technology into ESG strategies, and lessons learned from real-world experience. ...

On 12 January 2024, the Federal Government released the exposure draft of the Treasury Laws Amendment Bill: Climate-related financial disclosure. In this Insight, we explain key elements of the Draft Legislation, including areas of uncertainty that have been raised in submissions to government. ...