Today's Conflicting/Uncertain ESG Requirements and Anti ESG Movement

Join us for a dynamic and practical discussion that explores the complexities of the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) landscape and the anti-ESG movement. In-house counsel should understand the risks associated with having (or not having) stated policies and goals relating to ESG initiatives in order to properly advise company leadership.

This program will explore:

• Navigating the conflicting and uncertain ESG regulatory requirements, such as the Directive on Corporate Sustainability Reporting (CSRD), the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Climate Rule, and California climate disclosure requirements
• How the anti-ESG movement affects corporate ESG programs and corporate responses
• Differences between public and private companies in compliance with ESG regulatory requirements and voluntary ESG programs
• The potential impact of the US presidential election on corporate ESG programs

Morgan Lewis partners Carl Valenstein and Bryan Keighery will be joined by the following in-house professionals:

Virginia H. Johnson
Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
Aspen Aerogels, Inc

Sucharita Varanasi
Head of Sustainability and Impact Investing Law
MassMutual

This program will be followed by a networking reception.