This week, we're exploring the area of environmental, social and governance law (aka ESG Law), with ethics and compliance lawyer, Amee Sandhu.
Topics: corporate liability for climate change impacts; cracking down on modern slavery; benefit companies, and more!
⚫ What legal obligations do corporate boards have to address the risk of climate change? (7:17)
⚫ How can federal legislation require boards to address modern slavery and improve transparency in their own supply chains? (17:52)
⚫ How does a 'benefit company' enable organizations to actively promote the public interest? (27:33)
⚫ Our Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community (36:38)
🔵 What is the relationship between ESG and corporate social responsibility (CSR)? (37:17)
🔵 What are some ESG considerations regarding the diversity of corporate boards? (39:07)
🔵 Are there circumstances in which an ESG approach can translate into reducing the bottom line? (42:11)
🔵 What are some ways that law firms can implement ESG practices within their own organizations? (44:25)
🔵 How does Canada’s approach to ESG compare to that of other countries around the world? (48:38)
✨ Learn more about ESG law on the Lawyered website
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