Greenwashing is not a new concept. It is claimed that the term originated in the 1960s, when the hotel industry “devised one of the most blatant examples of greenwashing. They…
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ESG in Australia: Mandatory Climate-Related Financial Disclosure
2024 is set to be another big year for ESG in Australia. Catch up on all the key developments.
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Workplace Wellbeing: Lessons from the Legal Leaders Masterclass
Thomson Reuters recently collaborated with Positive Group to present a Legal Leaders Masterclass at the Hilton Sydney bringing together industry leaders, experts, and professionals to explore the crucial link between…
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Environmental, social and governance (ESG) toolkit: Australia and New Zealand
A toolkit setting out Practical Law’s key resources on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues and regulation in Australia and New Zealand. Understanding ESG is crucial for lawyers, as clients…
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Key considerations for in-house lawyers in addressing climate change
A guide to the key issues for in-house lawyers to consider in addressing the business risks associated with climate change. The level of tolerance for failures to address climate change…
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What is ESG Anyway and Why Lawyers Should Care
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors have become increasingly important in the business world, affecting corporate decision-making and risk management. As a lawyer, understanding Environmental, Social, and Governance is crucial,…
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Is it Time to Move Away from Tick-Box Ethics Training?
Can ethics training for legal, tax and corporate professionals evolve beyond simple tick-box training and toward something more meaningful and rooted in real-world implications?
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New Litigation Fears Driving Expanded Responsibilities for In-House Lawyers to Prevent ESG Risks
Corporate governance is fast emerging as a critical area of sustainability because of the expanding litigation risks for in-house lawyers.
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How Companies Can Upskill Their Board of Directors to Meet ESG Expectations
Investors are calling for companies to develop the skills of their corporate board members to address critical ESG issues.
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Climate Risk, Net Zero and Corporate Governance Legal Practice Note
Directors of Australian companies are now increasingly required to consider the risks posed by climate change as part of their corporate governance.
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