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Discussion paper: Sustainable Fiduciary Duties
This discussion draft examines how fiduciary duty law can contribute to addressing the climate crisis.
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The 2025 GAIL Summit in Mexico City – Save the Date!
Join leading legal professionals from around the world at GAIL Summit 2025, held at the prestigious Universidad Iberoamericana in Santa Fe, Mexico City.
Benefit Corporations and B Corps, Blended Finance, Business and Human Rights, Business for Good, Climate and Environment, Corporate Governance, Development Finance, ESG, Impact Finance, Innovative Legal Structures, Legislation and Regulation, Mission driven businesses, Philanthropy, Public Interest Litigation, Steward Ownership, Systems Change -
ESG Watch: New SEC rules under Trump turn up the heat for sustainable investors
The Reuters article highlights the growing challenges faced by sustainable investors as new SEC rules under the Trump administration restrict shareholder proposals and reduce investor influence on corporate ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) initiatives.
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Holding corporations accountable for ‘zombie wells’
This article by Client Earth reports on the millions of “zombie wells” which are releasing harmful chemicals and contributing to climate change. ClientEarth is taking a stand by representing Colorado landowners in a class action lawsuit aimed at holding these corporations accountable. Find out more here.
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Draft Model Clauses for Responsible Investing: Call for Consultation
The American Bar Association’s Business Law Section, in collaboration with the Responsible Contracting Project and the UN Principles for Responsible Investing, has launched a groundbreaking initiative: the Responsible Investor Model Clauses (RIMCs). Find out more.
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Climate Change Could Cut the Economy in Half. We’re Not Ready for It.
The New Republic article titled “Climate Change Could Cut the Economy in Half. We’re Not Ready for It” is a thought-provoking piece which delves into a recent study by the U.K.’s Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.
