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ESG Reporting for Private Companies

The Harvard Law School Forum

Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Illusory Promise of Stakeholder Governance (discussed on the Forum here ) by Lucian A. While much of the focus regarding ESG reporting in the U.S. In addition, the overview outlines some steps that such a private company can take to begin its ESG journey.

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Why social mobility should be a board-level priority

Growth Business

Yet, strikingly absent from these conversations is the topic of social mobility — a glaring oversight, given its profound potential to revolutionise these very pillars of business performance. In making a conscious decision to hire and support socially mobile talent, businesses are likely to find hidden gems in the workforce.

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ESG and M&A: Vetting a Target’s ESG Strengths and Weaknesses to Assess Value, Go-Forward Risks and Disclosure Requirements

Cooley M&A

The corporate sector’s approach to environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues – or “ESG” (the shorthand by which they are commonly referred) – has risen in prominence in recent years as investors have become increasingly socially conscious. Undertaking ESG due diligence.

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ESG Litigation: Derivative Claims Against Directors: Q&A

Cleary M&A and Corporate Governance Watch

The claim raises novel issues regarding directors’ responsibilities for a company’s environmental impact, and questions about how environmental obligations should be implemented and enforced. This is similar to most States in the US, which has resulted in the USA being a preferred jurisdiction for ESG activist derivative claims.

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Recap: 2023 West Coast M&A/Private Equity Forum

Focus Investment Banking

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) objectives, many of which are practically dictated by Washington, have become ever more prevalent in business, and as a result, companies feel cornered and limited. But if ESG goals are not pursued, that might raise the ire of activists…and some board members.

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How AI could elevate financial advisor performance

Accenture Capital Markets

Insights on advice*: For example, there is an emerging group of new investors wanting specific supports on topics like cryptocurrency and environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing.