Apr 15, 2020
Environmental risk assessment is evolving with some rapidly emerging and important factors that can’t be ignored. Anyone involved in CRE transactions routinely assesses a wide range of potential risks.
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Jul 20, 2021
How 21 U.S. Cities Perform on a Natural Disaster Risk Scorecard
Data firm Yardi Matrix looked at the risk of weather-related disasters for the country’s biggest markets. As recent events both at home and abroad have shown, environmental risks ranging from wildfires to...
Jun 30, 2021
It’s Our Big Moment – Environmental Law’s chance to shine as the “E” in ESG
Picture the marquee surrounded by bright flashing lights as the Environmental, Social, and Governance (“ESG”) mandates, requirements and best practices are about to take center stage.
Jun 16, 2021
Shedding some light on the murky world of ESG metrics
Two years ago, researchers at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business started collecting data to determine the real social and environmental credentials of companies in the S&P 500.
May 24, 2021
Addressing Environmental Justice As Part Of ESG Initiatives
The incoming Biden administration brought these emerging issues of social justice, climate and environmental protection together, giving top billing to environmental justice, or EJ, policy proposals as a key priority across the federal government.
May 17, 2021
Transcript: “ESG Considerations in M&A”
We recently posted the transcript for our DealLawyers.com webcast – “ESG Considerations in M&A.” This was a really excellent program and it’s worth perusing the remarks.
May 12, 2021
Fact Check: The Truth Behind Five ESG Myths
Throughout 2020, investors allocated over three times as many assets into environmental, social and governance (ESG)...
May 10, 2021
Six Strategies for Building the E in ESG
Holistic approaches to managing risk, engaging stakeholders, adapting to change and taking on new opportunities are keys to leveraging this business and societal imperative.
Apr 05, 2021
Focusing the Lens: Two “Need-to-Know” ESG Developments
Since the Biden-Harris Administration took office, hardly a day has passed without a new, significant development on ESG issues.
Mar 30, 2021
Dispensing Environmental Justice under the Biden Administration
While we do not know the precise environmental agenda of President Biden, based on executive orders and campaigning prior to the election...
Mar 15, 2021
SEC response to climate and ESG risks and opportunities
As investor demand for climate and other environmental, social and governance (ESG) information soars, the SEC is responding with an all-agency approach.
Mar 09, 2021
SEC’s New “Climate and ESG Task Force” Signals Enforcement Focus on Sustainability Issues
On March 4, 2021, the US Securities and Exchange Commission announced the creation of a “Climate and ESG Task Force”.
Mar 05, 2021
SEC Doubles Down on Climate and ESG Issues
Yesterday, the SEC announced the formation of a Climate and ESG Task Force in the Division of Enforcement.
Feb 19, 2021
CRE, Decarbonization and the ESG Challenge
An asset manager’s brief guide to decarbonizing properties, from Sustento Group CEO David Hodgins
Feb 18, 2021
E stands for Environmental, and in a real estate context is fundamentally about reducing carbon emissions from the construction and occupation of buildings as we seek to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Feb 16, 2021
ESG on the Rise: Non-Financial Reporting will Introduce New Corporate Pressures in 2021
In 2021, global companies will undoubtedly face significantly increased pressure from investors, regulators, and customers to disclose Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) impacts – even when such reporting is not mandatory.
Jan 05, 2021
ESG Investing Outlook and the Benefits of Tax Credits
Recent research suggests that ESG investing does help achieve better overall performance.
Sep 14, 2020
Regardless of your view of the efficacy of ESG disclosure for publicly-traded companies, investors increasingly are insisting on it
Aug 27, 2020
ESG: The Building Blocks of a Sustainable and Resilient Business Strategy
Before the global COVID-19 pandemic, the debate around environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors as drivers for long-term shareholder value was underway in earnest.
Aug 25, 2020
ESG-Focused Fund Strategies Face SEC Scrutiny on Disclosures and Internal Procedures
As investors drive demand for investment products focused on environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors, fund managers have increasingly offered ESG-focused or “sustainable investing” funds