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The Sustainable Corporation

A Legal and Business Centric Approach to ESG
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Sustainability and ESG have become essential factors to doing business in the modern world. ESG's objectives cover a broad spectrum of issues, such as reducing the emissions of carbon and other toxic wastes; human-rights abuses; and promoting and ensuring fair labor practices. ESG also addresses and prioritizes diversity and inclusion. This practical and useful guide defines, explains, and supports the implementation of a business centric approach to ESG for the corporation. Written by practice leaders and lawyers, this guide identifies critical issues for investors, stakeholders, and counsel to fully understand the actions - and consequences - when it comes to implementing ESG policies. The creation of a more sustainable corporation will ultimately be less reliant on unsustainable practices and, with the support of its suppliers, will be more adept in responding to a rapidly changing world and marketplace. To help legal professionals and their clients stay informed about developments in this ever-evolving field, this resource covers: Defining ESG and the drivers behind the ESG movement ESG investment strategies ESG in supply chain and labor practices Developing and implementing an effective ESG program ESG marketing, disclosure factors Privacy considerations for ESG, non-financial disclosure, and regulated disclosure And more! This book was published onĀ 6/9/2023.

Author Biography:

Travis Miller is the Head of Supply Chain Compliance and Social Responsibility for Google. He is responsible for supply chain strategy related to global compliance and social responsibility programs and initiatives. He serves as the Chair of Supplier Responsibility Steering Committee responsible for advising senior executives on emerging regulatory trends, impacts on core business operations, and coherent strategy to address risk to business continuity and sustainability goals. He formerly served as General Counsel of Assent, has written two additional books on CSR law and supply chain compliance, and has founded numerous start-ups dealing with international trade and regulatory compliance. Dr. Todd Cort works at the intersection of sustainability and investor value. Over the course of twenty years, in consulting and academia, he has applied a scientific and economic lens to corporate social and environmental responsibility (or sustainability) in order to identify the tools, mechanisms, metrics, and indicators that create the greatest value for investors, businesses, and society. He has worked extensively with companies and investors across industrial sectors. His experience ranges from "on the ground" implementation of sustainability programs to corporate-level communication and investor strategy development. He has also worked extensively on integrated programs to meet regulatory requirements while promoting awareness and understanding of sustainability priorities through communications and engagement with communities, regulators, policy makers, and internal stakeholders. He is currently a faculty member at the Yale School of Management with courtesy appointment at the Yale School of the Environment. He serves as Faculty Co-Director for the Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY) and the Yale Initiative on Sustainable Finance (YISF). He serves on a variety of advisory boards, including the JUST Capital Scientific Advisory Board and the PRIME Coalition Academic Advisory Committee. He is also currently a Board Member and Treasurer for Save the Sound, a regional environmental nonprofit serving communities around Long Island Sound.
Release date Australia
April 30th, 2024
Contributors
  • Edited by Todd L. Cort
  • Edited by Travis Miller
Pages
216
Audience
  • General (US: Trade)
ISBN-13
9781639053186
Product ID
38700866

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