C-suites face strict requirements under new regulations that place new demands and liabilities on execs in the governance of their organisation. This NZP Talk details how new laws differ from existing corporate responsibility requirements; how new skills are needed and key steps companies should take in creating a new corporate governance strategy.
Securing the ‘G’ in ESG
February 27, 2023
10:00
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April – The journey to net zero is accelerating due to the increasing alignment of regulation and finance and in coming years the availability of finance for business will be linked to a company’s sustainability. This panel session details the ESG criteria used by finance houses for investing in a business, and what a company must do to attract ‘green’ capital funding.
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May – Steel, concrete, cement and fossil fuels used in the construction process are major contributors to CO2 emissions with heating, cooling and lighting of completed buildings adding to global warming. This panel session highlights the latest technologies, materials and processes being used to build sustainability into construction.
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June – Efforts to decarbonise the maritime industry are gathering pace with new technologies and approaches currently in use and undergoing trials. New power solutions such as hydrogen, methanol and wind-driven sails alongside new dockside handling and maritime recycling processes offer the promise of future net zero shipping. This panel session explores the ongoing advances in maritime sustainability.
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New liabilities around ESG will demand new skills and a new governance approach. Vera Cherepanova, ethics and compliance specialist at StudioEtica, explains how changing regulations in the USA will impact c-suites worldwide.
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Vera Cherepanova
Ethics and Compliance Specialist
StudioEtica
David Duffy, founder of the Corporate Governance Institute, details the steps companies should take in creating a corporate governance strategy.
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David Duffy
Founder
Corporate Governance Institute
Kirsty Green-Man, head of corporate responsibility at Burges Salmon, explains how changes in governance regulations will have important implications for business.
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Kirsty Green-Mann
Head of Corporate Responsibility
Burges Salmon
C-suites face strict requirements under new regulations that place new demands and liabilities on execs in the governance of their organisation. This NZP Talk details how new laws differ from existing corporate responsibility requirements; how new skills are needed and key steps companies should take in creating a new corporate governance strategy.
Speaker(s)
Kirsty Green-Mann
Head of Corporate Responsibility
Burges Salmon
David Duffy
Founder
Corporate Governance Institute
Vera Cherepanova
Ethics and Compliance Specialist
StudioEtica
Paul talks about: The PR battle for ‘green’ credibility; why companies make false/unproven eco claims; the scale of the problem; results of research into greenwashing; how to avoid eco PR disasters
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Paul MacKenzie-Cummins
Founder and MD
Clearly
Steve talks about: Extent of unfounded eco-claims; big brand failings; consumer attitudes; greenwashing research findings; environmental regulation and compliance; ESG data reporting; ESG and evolving business models
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Steve Leigh
Managing Director
Sensu Insight
Mandi talks about: sustainability reporting; lack of trust; need for transparency; Scope 3 reporting ambiguity; supply chain issues; results of global study; green investment; false claim lawsuits; corporate responsibility; technology as an enabler.
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Mandi McReynolds
Head of ESG
Workiva
Mauro talks about: Scale of the false claim problem; reporting confusion; carbon offsetting; supply chain challenges; regulatory environment; ESG data solutions;
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Mauro Cozzi
CEO
Emitwise
Nick talks about: big brand greenwashing; carbon offsetting; waste; reusable and trackable packaging, sustainability reporting; data capture; supply chain strategy; B-Corp certification; green investment; running a sustainable business.
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Nick Torday
CEO
Bower Collective
Speakers in this Session
Kirsty Green-Mann
Head of Corporate Responsibility
Burges Salmon
David Duffy
Founder
Corporate Governance Institute
Vera Cherepanova
Ethics and Compliance Specialist
StudioEtica
