Today, the House of Commons passed Bill S-211, An Act to enact the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act and to amend the Customs Tariff the Act. The Act introduces a public reporting requirement that will apply to many government institutions and private sector entities.
As companies go green, they are increasingly being called out by dissatisfied environmental groups and are becoming more tight-lipped about their climate pledges.
Worldwide: Future Series: The Evolving Role of General Counsel in ESG Strategy
This engaging and timely webinar brings together a seasoned lawyer in environmental, regulatory and governance matters together with the co-author of the first annual comprehensive report on ESG Issues for Corporate Legal and Compliance Issues (https://globalcounselleaders.com/esg-issues-for-corporate-legal-amp-compliance-leaders) to discuss what in-house counsel need to know in order to lead their organizations through the increasing requirements around environmental, social and governance standards.
Radha Curpen of Bennett Jones will provide an overview of the key components of an ESG strategy and the stages involved to get from needs assessment to risk mitigation and optimal practices. She will be joined by E. Leigh Dance who co-led the research behind the first ever comprehensive report on ESG issues for corporate counsel and compliance leaders that was released in December 2020 and includes pe