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Our Commitment to Diversity
Date: February 2024

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and the sustainable economy are concepts that often overlap and frequently intertwine. Whether viewed separately or together, they have significantly changed global investing and business practices and will continue to evolve. 

This handbook examines how investors evaluate companies based on ESG and sustainability criteria, the way companies incorporate these standards into their operating principles, and the legal and financial considerations for both groups. Whether you are an investor, an investment manager, a company owner, or board member, it will provide you with valuable insights drawn from our lawyers’ deep industry experience and keen understanding of policy, procedures, and trends.

Read or download the current sections and subscribe to our Environmental Social Governance email list to learn when new sections are available and receive other ESG-related information.

ESG and the Sustainable Economy Handbook

ESG Handbook Overview

Perspectives in ESG and Sustainable Investment

INTRODUCTION

OVERVIEW

SUSTAINABLE
INVESTING

  

Key Operational Considerations in the Sustainable Economy

ESG Incentives and Other Funding Techniques

Risk for ESG-Related Liabilities

OPERATIONAL
CONSIDERATIONS

INCENTIVES AND OTHER FUNDING TECHNIQUES

THE GROWING RISK OF ESG-RELATED LIABILITIES

  
ESG Regulations for Asset Managers

GLOBAL SURVEY OF ESG REGULATIONS FOR ASSET MANAGERS

Our integrated environmental, social, and corporate governance approach can help you navigate ever-evolving standards, and help your company improve its longevity, financial standing, and stakeholder relationships. Learn how >

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