This comprehensive book is a practitioner's guide for understanding the myriad of issues related to ESG. It is organized into the following five sections to assist corporations and lawyers in navigating ESG:
Part 1: ESG Is Here to Stay focuses on several big picture topics:
Brief history of the legal underpinning of stakeholder capitalism Case studies identifying categories of stakeholders impacted by ESG-related issues ESG backlash ESG in the United Kingdom and the European Union
Part II: Environmental: Understanding Risks and Opportunities Around Climate and Other Issues covers the "E" of ESG and discusses the following topics:
Key principles related to climate risk and management Climate-related disclosures obligations at the federal and international level Key considerations when setting greenhouse gas emissions targets Other emerging environmental considerations Green marketing claims and communications
Part III: Social: Finding a Path for Complex Social Issues covers the "S" of ESG and discusses the following topics:
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) and its legal and political challenges Workforce well-being ESG across borders and international guidelines Highly-politicized social issues Environmental justice
Part IV: Governance: Practical Advice for Getting Governance Right covers the "G" of ESG and discusses the following topics:
The role of a company's board in managing ESG issues The role of corporate management in effective corporate governance related to ESG ESG management systems Responding to shareholder initiatives
Part V: The Role of the Lawyer: Helping Companies Navigate Uncharted Waters discusses wide-ranging ESG legal issues, including:
Due diligence Internal investigations Monitoring ESG legislative and regulatory developments ESG investment funds Public company disclosures
