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Profile of a Benefit Biotech: United Therapeutics’ Journey of Becoming and Existing as a Public Benefit Corporation (PBC)
This profile describes the legal benefit corporation framework, distinguishes it from the B Corp business certification, and summarizes the journey of United Therapeutics towards and beyond corporate conversion in order to further its sustainability goals.
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Embracing Global Sustainable Corporate Governance
In the evolving global ESG landscape, the European Union stands at the forefront, pioneering a set of regulations reshaping how companies worldwide approach sustainability and social responsibility. Paola Fonseca and Roberto Randazzo illuminate the path for businesses navigating the complex terrain of global ESG implications.
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GAIL Asia Pacific presents Issue 3 of the Impact Lawyers Journal
The third edition of the Impact Lawyers Journal features articles on Sharing Responsibility for Sustainable Supply Chains under the European Union Deforestation-free Regulation; impact law updates from China and Japan, APAC perspectives on impact approaches in PE and VC, and much more.
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How B Corps Can Establish Responsible Procurement Frameworks to Reduce Human Rights Abuses
BLab recently released its draft of the proposed standards for B Corp Certification. This article, published in B The Change, discusses the proposed standards concerning the human rights topic and how companies can incorporate specific contractual arrangements to establish a framework for reducing human rights abuses in supply chains.
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How to Promote a Favorable Legal Environment for Impact Investment
In this blogpost, VIVA Idea describe some of the work being undertaken to identify the legal and regulatory challenges to the impact investment ecosystem in Latin America.
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Tony’s Chocolonely’s Golden Share Model
A common question we hear from founders is: how can they ensure the longevity of their business’ mission? Dutch B Corp confectionary company Tony’s Chocolonely recently announced its use of a ‘golden share’ model to protect its mission. Bates Wells consider the benefits of a golden share model for purpose-driven businesses.
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Patagonia: rethinking corporate governance through steward-ownership
Bates Wells explores some of the key learnings from Patagonia’s example, and how the ‘steward-ownership’ approach can help businesses ensure the resilience of their purpose and values in the long run.
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Climate Change Guidance – Advised Emissions: Assessing the Impact
David Hunter is a member of The Law Society’s Climate Change Working Group and also sits on the UK Regional Board of the Global Alliance of Impact Lawyers. He is Senior Counsel at Bates Wells.
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Pakistani female lawyer becomes first to chair APAC board of Gail
The Express Tribune in Pakistan highlighted the significance of Dr. Ammara Farooq Malik being elected as the Chair of GAIL Asia Pacific.
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GAIL Asia Pacific presents Issue 2 of the Impact Lawyers Journal
We are proud to present the second edition of the Impact Lawyers Journal, produced by members of GAIL Asia Pacific.