ESG in 2021
Covid-19, a downturned economy, and critical socioeconomic shifts have drastically impacted how organizations operate. How permanent will these changes be? And what should legal professionals expect in 2021 and beyond?
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Bankruptcy and executive pay
- Future of key employee incentive plans (KEIPs)
- Heightened scrutiny due to Covid-19 and economic inequity
- Changes in bankruptcy law and high-profile filings
- Sarbanes-Oxley Act clawback provision
Mandated board diversity
- AB 979 and SB 826 in California for minimum representation
- 14th Amendment’s Equal Protection Clause
- Federal regulatory requirements and the SEC
- Institutional investors as a driving force
Governance in the Covid era
- Marketplace and boardroom challenges through 2021
- Virtual shareholder meetings – benefits and drawbacks
- Key risk management areas to consider
Climate action
- Management of climate-related risks
- Related lending and investment screening policies
- Financial institutions’ carbon footprint and financed emissions
ESG data
- Securities and Exchange Commission and mandatory disclosures
- Current approach vs. investor push for ESG disclosures
- ESG data quality concerns
Future of the workplace
- Black Lives Matter’s impact
- Worker safety and the long-term impacts of working from home
- Ideal workplace environment and corporate success
Prepare for the themes that will dominate the legal landscape
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