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SEC Adopts Sweeping New Climate Disclosure Requirements for Public Companies
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
6 pages

On March 6, 2024, the US Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") finalized new climate disclosure rules for public companies, mandating comprehensive reporting on climate-related risks and their impacts on business operations. This article explores the details of the new requirements, the rationale behind the changes, and the implications for corporate transparency in addressing climate risks.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics, Environmental
Region: United States
Environmental Due Diligence Resources

A selection of resources regarding environmental risk due diligence in transactions.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts, Environmental

In an era where consumers are increasingly conscious of the origins of the products they purchase, ensuring that products are ethically sourced has become a significant concern for businesses and individuals alike. Ethical sourcing encompasses a range of practices aimed at ensuring that products are produced in a manner that is fair, sustainable, and respectful of human rights. This topic delves into the various dimensions of ethical sourcing, including the prevention of forced labor, minimizing environmental impact, ensuring fair wages, and maintaining humane working conditions.

Key Aspects of Ethical Sourcing:
1. Preventing Forced Labor and Exploitation: Explore global standards and regulations, such as the International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions and local labor laws.
2. Environmental Sustainability: Evaluate the environmental impact of production processes, including resource extraction, waste management, and emissions.
3. Fair Wages and Compensation: Ensure that overtime work is compensated appropriately and that workers are not overburdened.
4. Working Conditions and Worker Treatment: Implement standards for occupational health and safety to prevent workplace accidents and illnesses.

This Webcast will highlight examples of companies that have successfully implemented ethical sourcing practices and the positive impacts on their business and communities. In addition, common pitfalls and lessons learned from companies that have faced challenges in ethical sourcing will be shared.

Ethical sourcing is not just a moral imperative but also a strategic advantage for businesses committed to sustainability and social responsibility. By adopting comprehensive ethical sourcing practices, companies can contribute to a fairer global economy, enhance their brand reputation, and build stronger, more resilient supply chains.


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Environmental Law in a Post-Chevron World
Fred R. Wagner and Jay C. Johnson (Venable LLP)
2 pages

Learn how US environmental regulation and policy may change following the US Supreme Court's 2024 decision overturning the Chevron doctrine.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics, Government, Environmental
Region: United States
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Join B&D for an in-depth exploration of the evolving landscape of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws in the U.S., examining the latest developments in Colorado, Oregon, and California as guidelines for implementation of EPR laws across the country. During this webinar, Office Managing Principal Allyn Stern (Seattle) and Associate Sharon Mathew (San Francisco) will share actionable insights for businesses impacted by state-specific EPR laws, examine packaging and recycling requirements and key timelines, and provide next steps for compliance.


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This webinar will unpack the implications for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitholders of the U.S. Supreme Court decision in City and County of San Francisco v. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Principal Drew Silton (Washington, DC), who led Beveridge & Diamond’s litigation team to victory in San Francisco v. EPA, and Office Managing Principal Allyn Stern (Seattle) will examine best practices for permit modifications and renewals, as well as potential opportunities to renegotiate Clean Water Act consent decrees.

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Join Beveridge & Diamond Of Counsel, Amber Ahmed (Austin) and Of Counsel, Justin Smith (Washington, DC) for a webinar exploring the key figures and priorities shaping environmental and natural resource policies under the Trump Administration. This session will provide an overview of the administration's approach to environmental regulation and deregulatory efforts, enforcement, and litigation. Topics include leadership and early appointments, policy shifts and priorities, impact on environmental enforcement, and state/federal dynamics.

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As the Trump administration overhauls the federal approach to Clean Air Act regulation and climate policy, B&D attorneys will provide a high-level overview of key changes and emerging air issues at both the federal and state level. Jessalee Landfried (Principal, Washington, DC), Tim Pohle (Of Counsel, Washington, DC), and Justin Smith (Of Counsel, Washington, DC) will examine issues such as the future of the endangerment finding, EPA’s deregulatory initiatives, California’s climate disclosure requirements, and emerging indirect source rules, with a focus on providing actionable next steps for impacted companies.

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As companies make more – and more sophisticated – marketing claims about environmental attributes of products and services, the plaintiffs’ bar and state and local prosecutors have been close behind. Join Principals Julius Redd (Washington, DC) and Roy Prather (Baltimore) as they examine the latest trends in green marketing litigation, share how to mount a successful defense, and provide effective strategies to substantiate environmental claims.

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