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Understanding Europe’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive

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The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is reshaping how global businesses approach sustainability and compliance. The ACC ESG Working Group shares insights on the evolving legal landscape, implementation challenges, and strategies to stay ahead. From understanding regulatory shifts and governance frameworks to leveraging data and technology for transparency, this article explores how companies can turn compliance into competitive advantage.
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US Environmental, Social, and Governance Considerations for AI Companies — Status Quo and Practical Next Steps

By Betty M. Huber and Michael H. Rubin (Latham & Watkins LLP)

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become an indispensable tool, but with the rapid advancement in the technology has come a rise in electricity demand, drawing regulatory attention on the natural resources that AI requires.

Within this context, companies and policymakers are considering how AI may contribute both to sustainable solutions and environmental impacts. For companies that have committed to environmental targets and are simultaneously advancing AI and seeking power to do so, managing both goals can lead to a competitive advantage.

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Beyond Compliance: How Lawyers Can Turn ESG Into Business Value

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As ESG moves from aspiration to obligation, legal teams are uniquely positioned to turn regulatory pressure into strategic advantage. Flavio Monfrini, partner at Gitti and Partners, and Carmelo Lipari, Syneos Health Senior Counsel, examine how in-house and outside counsel can bridge compliance, sustainability, and business strategy — using contracts, governance, and reporting tools to turn ESG requirements into measurable value, credibility, and long-term resilience.
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The Importance of an Internal Control Framework for ESG Regulations

Just as financial reporting relies heavily on internal controls to ensure data integrity and regulatory alignment, ESG regulatory compliance must follow suit, write Bridgestone’s Piero Luigi Fratini and Gabriela Rypinska. Without a proper internal control environment, compliance becomes fragile, prone to errors, and at risk of non-conformance.