69: ESG Law (Environmental, Social, and Governance Law) ft. Amee Sandhu

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