Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)

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Gibson Dunn Environmental, Social and Governance Update (June 2024)

We are pleased to provide you with Gibson Dunn’s ESG update covering the following key developments during June 2024.

Client Alert | July 10, 2024

The ESG Digest: Insights into the European Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive – Key Challenges for Companies

In our two-episode podcast series "The ESG Digest: Insights into the European Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive," Gibson Dunn lawyers and clients discuss the impact and implications of the new directive. In the second episode, Gibson Dunn partner Markus Rieder (Munich) and Juergen Gleichauf, chief compliance officer and chief human rights officer at Mercedes-Benz, discuss the challenges for companies in meeting the mandatory human rights and environmental obligations established by the CSDDD.

ESG Digest | July 8, 2024

Environmental Groups Challenge Louisiana’s Primacy Over Class VI Wells

The groups are seeking a total reversal of the EPA’s decision to grant Louisiana primacy over Class VI wells.

Client Alert | June 28, 2024

Gibson Dunn Recognized in the 2024 Chambers Crisis & Risk Management Guide

Gibson Dunn was recognized in the 2024 edition of the Chambers Crisis & Risk Management guide.

Firm News | June 25, 2024

The ESG Digest: Insights into the European Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive – Understanding the CSDDD

In our two-episode podcast series "The ESG Digest: Insights into the European Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive," Gibson Dunn lawyers and clients discuss the impact and implications of the new directive. In the first episode, partner Robert Spano (London and Paris) and of counsel Selina Sagayam (London) discuss the rationale behind the CSDDD and review key points that led to its establishment. They explain which companies are in scope, the next steps in the directive’s implementation, measures that companies can adopt to ensure compliance, and the potential liabilities for breach of CSDDD’s obligations.

ESG Digest | June 24, 2024

Updated Summary of Director Education Opportunities Available (June 2024)

A quarterly update of high-quality education opportunities for Boards of Directors of public and private companies.

Client Alert | June 20, 2024

The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea’s Advisory Opinion on Climate Change and Its Implications

Gibson Dunn discusses the background of the Opinion, the key findings and our main takeaways for both States and private actors, including the potential influence of the Opinion on future climate change litigation.

Client Alert | June 13, 2024

IRS and Treasury Issue Proposed Regulations on Tech-Neutral Tax Credits for Clean Energy Projects

The Proposed Regulations generally would apply to projects placed in service after December 31, 2024, once final regulations are published in the Federal Register.  

Client Alert | June 12, 2024

Gibson Dunn Environmental, Social and Governance Update (May 2024)

We are pleased to provide you with Gibson Dunn’s ESG update covering the following key developments during May 2024.

Client Alert | June 11, 2024

EU Directive Significantly Strengthens Enviro Protection

Katharina Humphrey and Julian Reichert are the authors of "EU Directive Significantly Strengthens Enviro Protection" [PDF] published by Law360 on June 10, 2024. 

Article | June 10, 2024

Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy, and the Rule of Law

The Council of Europe Has Adopted the First International Treaty on Artificial Intelligence.

Client Alert | June 3, 2024

Webcast: The European Court of Human Rights’ Rulings in the Climate Change Cases – How Will They Affect Multinational Businesses?

In this webinar, Gibson Dunn partner Robert Spano (former President of the ECtHR) explains the reasoning behind and the implications of several recent climate change-related rulings, including how they potentially impact clients in a range of business sectors.

Webcasts | May 23, 2024

Gibson Dunn Environmental, Social and Governance Update (April 2024)

We are pleased to provide you with Gibson Dunn’s ESG update covering the following key developments during April 2024.

Client Alert | May 9, 2024

EU Enhances Protection of the Environment Through Criminal Law

The Directive extends the list of criminal offenses to the environment on EU level. EU Member States have two years to transpose the directive into national law after the its entry into force on May 20, 2024.

Client Alert | May 2, 2024

Landmark EU “Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive” Imposing Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence Obligations on EU and Non-EU Companies Approved by European Parliament

The obligations apply with respect to a company’s own operations and those of its subsidiaries — but also to those carried out by a company’s “business partners” in the company’s “chain of activities”.

Client Alert | April 30, 2024

The Payoffs and Pitfalls of ESG Due Diligence

A recent global survey of dealmakers by BCG and Gibson Dunn reveals a striking consensus: conducting environmental, social, and governance (ESG) due diligence is now indispensable for M&A transactions.

Article | April 18, 2024

Elizabeth Ising Named as a 2024 Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA) Rainmaker

Washington, D.C. partner Elizabeth Ising was selected as a 2024 Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA) Rainmaker.

Firm News | April 16, 2024

Gibson Dunn Environmental, Social and Governance Update (March 2024)

We are pleased to provide you with Gibson Dunn’s ESG update covering the following key developments during March 2024.

Client Alert | April 16, 2024

Updated Summary of Director Education Opportunities Available (April 2024)

A quarterly update of high-quality education opportunities for Boards of Directors of public and pre-IPO companies and members of private boards.

Client Alert | April 9, 2024

Gibson Dunn Environmental, Social and Governance Update (February 2024)

We are pleased to provide you with Gibson Dunn’s ESG update covering the following key developments during February 2024.

Client Alert | March 13, 2024

Webcast: What You Need to Know: SEC Adopts Long-Awaited Climate Change Disclosure Rule

Join us for a 60-minute briefing covering key aspects of the SEC’s adoption of the climate change disclosure rule.

Webcasts | March 12, 2024

SEC Adopts Sweeping New Climate Disclosure Requirements for Public Companies

An Overview of the Highlights and Key Differences to the Proposed Rules

Client Alert | March 8, 2024

Webcast: Environmental Update 2024

Join our panelists from Gibson Dunn’s Environmental Litigation and Mass Tort practice group and Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) practice area as they discuss significant developments in federal and California environmental law and forecast what to expect for 2024.

Webcasts | February 27, 2024

Gibson Dunn Environmental, Social and Governance Update (January 2024)

We are pleased to provide you with Gibson Dunn’s ESG update covering the following key developments during January 2024.

Client Alert | February 15, 2024

Eleven Gibson Dunn Attorneys Named in 2024 Lawdragon Green 500: Leaders in Environmental Law

Lawdragon named 11 Gibson Dunn partners to its 2024 Green 500: Leaders in Environmental Law.

Firm News | February 2, 2024

Gibson Dunn Environmental, Social and Governance Update (Winter 2023)

Our update on key Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) developments around the world.

Client Alert | January 10, 2024

The State of Louisiana Is Granted Primacy Over Class VI Wells

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has given Louisiana primary enforcement authority over the state’s Class VI underground injection wells, which are used by the carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) industry to permanently sequester captured carbon in underground geological formations.

Client Alert | January 8, 2024

CFTC Issues Proposed Guidance Regarding the Listing of Voluntary Carbon Credit Derivative Contracts

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has issued proposed guidance regarding the listing of voluntary carbon credit derivative contracts.

Client Alert | December 21, 2023

Gibson Dunn Recognized in The Legal 500’s Asia Pacific Green Guide 2024

The Legal 500 has recognized Gibson Dunn in the 2024 edition of its Asia Pacific Green Guide, which recognizes law firms in the region advising clients on emerging opportunities within the green transition.

Firm News | December 20, 2023

Webcast: The Role of ESG in U.S. Capital Markets

The role of ESG in capital markets transactions has evolved significantly over the last five years. Please join us for a discussion of related topics and questions provided by the audience.

Webcasts | December 7, 2023

EPA Issues Methane Rule for Oil and Gas Sector: Practical Takeaways for Industry

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued its final methane rule for the oil and gas sector. Our lawyers provide an overview of the rule’s key technical provisions and their practical takeaways for the industry.

Client Alert | December 5, 2023

Considerations for Preparing Your 2023 Form 10-K

For the benefit of calendar-year filers preparing their Annual Reports on Form 10-K, our lawyers offer their observations on new developments and highlight select considerations, including recent rulemaking from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), comment letters issued by the staff of the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance, and trends among reporting companies that have emerged in the past year.

Client Alert | December 1, 2023

IRS and Treasury Issue Proposed Investment Tax Credit Regulations for Energy Property

Our lawyers provide background on the investment tax credit for energy property, summarize the proposed regulations issued by the IRS and Treasury, and share key implications for taxpayers.

Client Alert | December 1, 2023

Form 10-K Human Capital Disclosures Continue to Evolve

A survey of disclosures from the S&P 100 during the three years following adoption of the Securities and Exchange Commission Rule.

Client Alert | November 21, 2023

Gibson Dunn Environmental, Social and Governance Update (October 2023)

Our latest update on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) developments around the world.

Client Alert | November 13, 2023

New Initiatives Will Advance Corporate Biodiversity Reporting

Dallas partner David Woodcock and Washington, D.C. associate Maria Banda are the authors of "New Initiatives Will Advance Corporate Biodiversity Reporting" published by Law360 on October 25, 2023. 

Article | October 26, 2023

Carbon Markets Update – Q3 2023

Tapping the knowledge and experience of Gibson Dunn lawyers around the globe, our quarterly Carbon Markets Update helps our clients across all sectors navigate the ever-changing landscape of voluntary carbon markets.

Client Alert | October 24, 2023

Webcast: Recent European Union ESG and AI Developments and the Impact on U.S. Businesses

Join leaders of our renowned ESG practice for a lively, informative and interactive discussion about recent European Union ESG and AI developments and the impact on U.S. businesses.

Webcasts | October 24, 2023

Gibson Dunn Environmental, Social and Governance Update (September 2023)

Our latest update on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) developments around the world.

Client Alert | October 18, 2023

European Commission Launches Consultation on the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation

The European Commission has published its consultations on the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), and has set a deadline of December 15 for feedback.

Client Alert | October 17, 2023

Updated Summary of Director Education Opportunities Available (October 2023)

Gibson Dunn's summary of director education opportunities has been updated as of October 2023. Boards of Directors of public and private companies find this a useful resource as they look for high quality education opportunities.  

Client Alert | October 11, 2023

Colorado Attorney General Upholds Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Formal Legal Opinion

The Colorado Attorney General has issued a formal legal opinion confirming the legality and praising the benefits of diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and policies in the workplace.

Client Alert | October 9, 2023

California Passes Climate Disclosure Legislation

The California Legislature recently passed two wide-reaching bills that will impose significant and mandatory climate-related reporting requirements for large public and private companies doing business in the state.

Client Alert | September 27, 2023

ESG And The Board: Avoiding Risky Business

Dallas partner David Woodcock is author of "ESG And The Board: Avoiding Risky Business" [PDF] published by The Corporate Board September 2023.

Article | September 20, 2023

Gibson Dunn Environmental, Social and Governance Update (August 2023)

Our latest update on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) developments around the world.

Client Alert | September 12, 2023

IRS and Treasury Issue Proposed Regulations Providing Guidance on Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship Requirements Applicable to Clean Energy Credits

Our lawyers review proposed regulations issued by the U.S. IRS and Treasury providing guidance on prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements applicable to clean energy credits.

Client Alert | September 6, 2023

European Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD): Key Takeaways from Adoption of the European Sustainability Reporting Standards

Our lawyers share key takeaways from the adoption of the European Sustainability Reporting Standards.

Client Alert | August 23, 2023

Gibson Dunn Environmental, Social and Governance Update (July 2023)

Our latest update on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) developments around the world.

Client Alert | August 10, 2023

Carbon Markets Update – Q2 2023

“Market conditions have changed so dramatically that today, no matter its products or services, every company is also in the environmental business.” Our Carbon Markets Update newsletter helps our clients across all sectors navigate the ever-changing landscape of voluntary carbon markets

Client Alert | July 28, 2023

Shareholder Proposal Developments During the 2023 Proxy Season

This client alert provides an overview of shareholder proposals submitted to public companies during the 2023 proxy season, including statistics and notable decisions from the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission on no-action requests.

Client Alert | July 25, 2023