ESG: What It Is, Why It Matters, and What Your Company Needs to Know (2025 Update)

This updated program examines the evolving landscape of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations and their growing impact on corporate governance, risk management, and stakeholder expectations. As ESG continues to influence regulatory frameworks, litigation exposure, and reputational value, legal professionals are increasingly called upon to guide companies through their obligations. The presentation includes a case study on workplace misconduct investigations - an area where ESG failures can result in significant legal, financial, and brand consequences. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of what ESG means in 2025 and practical tools for supporting clients or organizations in developing thoughtful, defensible compliance strategies.

Learning Objectives:

1. Define the legal hallmarks and key components of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards
   
   
2. Recognize how ESG frameworks affect corporate liability, disclosures, and risk exposure
   
   
3. Analyze the potential legal, financial, and reputational risks arising from workplace misconduct investigations
   
   
4. Evaluate recent ESG trends and their impact on stakeholder and regulatory expectations in 2025
   
   
5. Implement best practices for helping clients or organizations meet ESG compliance and reporting obligations