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Topic: Legislation and Regulation
Sweeping changes suggested to the EU Sustainability Framework
In this article, GAIL Europe outlines the most important suggested changes to the CSRD and CSDDD, also touching on the Taxonomy and CBAM and assesses the impact of these changes on global sustainability.
Discussion paper: Sustainable Fiduciary Duties
This discussion draft examines how fiduciary duty law can contribute to addressing the climate crisis.
2024 Update: Regulatory Frameworks Enabling the Impact Economy & ESG in Latin America (Report in Spanish)
We are pleased to present the 2024 update of the “Mapping of Regulatory Frameworks Enabling the Impact Economy & ESG in Latin America.”
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Actualización 2024 Marcos Regulatorio que Habilitan la Economía de Impacto & ESG en Latinoamérica (Español)
Nos complace presentar la actualización 2024 del “Mapeo de los Marcos Regulatorios que Habilitan la Economía de Impacto & ESG en Latinoamérica”.
A Few Words from the GAIL President
Michael Ryland, the President of GAIL, shares his thoughts on the practical side of Impact law, where theory meets action. Read the article to find out more.
Tariff Threats May Slow Private Equity’s Nearshoring Bets in Mexico
The article by The Wall Street Journal highlights how tariffs on Mexican products are impacting private equity-backed companies that have relocated operations to Mexico due to geopolitical shifts and the pandemic.
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.
Event by Inside Practice – Legal ESG: Latin America
Taking place online on March 26, 2025, Legal ESG: Latin America offers law firm leaders, legal professionals, their clients, and top ESG experts an opportunity to collaborate, reflect on progress, tackle pressing challenges, and shape a future where sustainability and responsibility are at the core of the legal profession.
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.