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International Tribunal on the Law of the Sea Issues Landmark Advisory Opinion on Climate Change

July 3, 2024 Article

ESG’s Critical Role in Mergers & Acquisitions

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June 27, 2024 Blog

ESAs Propose New SFDR Classification System

May 30, 2024 Client Alert

International Tribunal on the Law of the Sea Issues Landmark Advisory Opinion on Climate Change

April 23, 2024 Podcast

Institute Insights Podcast: SEC’s Climate Disclosure Rules

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SEC Adopts Final Climate-Related Disclosure Rules

The rules represent a historic expansion of US securities disclosure regulation.

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Focus on Greenwashing: The Latest Regulatory Proposals in the EU and the UK

The latest proposals show the direction of travel in the increasingly expanding web of consumer protection regulation on sustainable products and initiatives.

ESG Initiatives Face Increased Pressure From Potential Antitrust Challenges

A recent letter from 21 state Attorneys General to various asset managers demonstrates a focus on using antitrust and unfair competition laws to oppose ESG efforts.

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FCA Finds Further Improvement Needed on Design, Delivery, and Disclosure of ESG Funds

The FCA has set out good and poor practices for asset managers to consider in relation to funds with ESG or sustainable characteristics.

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California Passes GHG Emissions Reporting and Climate-Related Financial Risk Legislation

Governor Newsom has committed to signing into law two bills that would require certain companies that do business in California to disclose their GHG emissions and climate-related financial risks.

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The European Green Bond Standard — The New Green Bond “Gold Standard”?

The European Green Bond Standard seeks to be the “gold standard” for green bonds and reinforce the EU’s position as the leading market for sustainable finance.

Latham's ESG Masterclass Video Series

ESG and Politics

Sarah Fortt, Global Co-Chair of Latham’s Environmental, Social & Governance Practice, and Evan Williams with the US Chamber of Commerce dissect the intricate relationship between ESG and politics.

Empowering Women and Girls in Sparking Lasting Change

Sarah Fortt, Global Co-Chair of Latham’s Environmental, Social & Governance Practice, and Noorain Khan with The Ford Foundation and Girl Scouts USA discuss empowering women and girls and the nonprofit sector's impact on social change.

ESG and Impact Investing

Sarah Fortt, Global Co-Chair of Latham’s Environmental, Social & Governance Practice, and Aniket Shah, Managing Director and Global Head of ESG and Sustainability Strategy at Jefferies Group, delve into the complexities of impact investing and ESG analysis.

Legal Risks Hiding in Your DEIB Programing

Sarah Fortt, Global Co-Chair of Latham’s Environmental, Social & Governance Practice, and Neha Sampat of Belong Labs dissect the legal risks embedded in DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging) programs.

Effective Climate Data Practices

Sarah Fortt, Global Co-Chair of Latham’s Environmental, Social & Governance Practice, and Spencer Hall of Anglet unravel the complexities of climate data for transparent ESG reporting.