Event
Corporate Sustainability and Responsibility in the EU
European legal framework for the intersection of business, environment and human rights
| Organizer | ERA |
|---|---|
| Link | Seminar Website |
| Contact | Luisa Cortat |
Objective
The role of business in society and its impact on the people and the planet has been the focus of discussions for a long time. The shape of corporate responsibility has proven to be dynamic and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) measurements are evolving, despite its complexities and controversies.
Questions arise regarding what companies’ responsibilities should be for protecting the environment and human rights, which aspects of business it should encompass, and what consequences it should cause. In this 1,5-day online seminar, ERA will bring together specialists from different backgrounds to discuss those and other aspects to which concerns the status of European Law, main legislation and policy, and foreseen developments.
Key topics
- Environmental, Social-, and Governance–(ESG) measurements
- Corporate responsibility
- Due Diligence Directive
- Value chain
- Sustainability reporting
- Companies’ liability
- Impact of EU ESG policy in third countrie
Who should attend?
In-house counsel, lawyers in private practice, regulatory authorities and public administration, NGOs, and third parties involved in trade with European companies.
Interactive online seminar
The online seminar will be hosted on the Zoom videoconference platform. Participants will be able to interact immediately and directly with top-level speakers and other participants. ERA will make the most of the technical tools available to deliver an intensive, interactive experience. The highest security settings will be applied to ensure that one can participate safely in this high-quality online conference.
Details on the program, fee and registration can be found on the seminar website.