As we entered the new decade, businesses were already grappling with new challenges to their licence to operate — what did it mean to be a good corporate citizen in the context of the climate emergency and continuing social inequality? Consumer and employee activism and political pressure at both the global and national levels were combining to force ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) issues to the top of the board’s and management’s agenda. Having a clear corporate purpose was becoming essential. This series of ESG-focused thought leadership webinars will share insights and practical guidance for businesses considering what ESG means for them in the context of the current crisis and beyond.
Recordings from our Demystifying ESG Webinar Series
Date: 21 October 2021
Topic: Special Edition: Setting the scene – what does the forthcoming COP26 mean for you and your business?
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Speakers: Caitlin McErlane (Chair), Ilona Millar and Graham Stuart
Date: 8 July 2021
Topic: ESG and Corporate Reporting
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Speakers: Beatriz Araujo (Chair), Jo Hewitt and Pete Richardson, Climate Strategist at Manifest Climate
Date: 24 June 2021
Topic: ESG and Sustainable Branding
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Speakers: Jo Hewitt (Chair), Julia Dickenson and Jessica Le Gros
Date: 10 June 2021
Topic: ESG: Strengthening Diversity and Inclusion Through Compliance
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Speakers: Caitlin McErlane (Chair), Yindi Gesinde and Charlene Brown, Co-founder and Managing Director, Howlett Brown
Date: 27 May 2021
Topic: Managing ESG Reputational Risks and Crisis Management
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Speakers: Jo Hewitt (Chair), Jo Ludlam and Mary Jordan
Date: 13 May 2021
Topic: Mitigating ESG risks in M&A and Commercial Transactions
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Speakers: Nick O’Donnell (Chair), Tristan Grimmer, Nick Bryans, Francesca Richmond and Graham Stuart
Date: 29 April 2021
Topic: ESG and Antitrust
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Speakers: Beatriz Araujo (Chair), Samantha Mobley and Grant Murray
Date: 15 April 2021
Topic: ESG and Litigation Risks
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Speakers: Nick O’Donnell (Chair), David Hackett, John Leadley and Francesca Richmond
Date: 11 March 2021
Topic: ESG and Tax: What is a “fair share”?
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Speakers: Jo Hewitt (Chair), Natalie Dunne, James Wilson, Roeland Bavinck and Andriea Vamadevan
Date: 25 February 2021
Topic: ESG and Brexit
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Speakers: Beatriz Araujo (Chair), Caitlin McErlane, Tania Arora and Sarah West
Date: 11 February 2021
Topic: What will Biden’s Presidency Mean for ESG?
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Speakers: Beatriz Araujo (Chair), David Hackett, Gloria Santona and David Chmiel of Global Torch Light
Date: 28 January 2021
Topic: SFDR and ESG Regulation for Financial Institutions
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Speakers: Kimberly Everitt (Chair), Caitlin McErlane, Ansgar Schott and Gabriel Ziero of ECOFACT
Recordings from Our Demystifying ESG Webinar Series 2020
Date: 7 October 2020
Topic: ESG and Corporate Reporting Part 2
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Speakers: Beatriz Araujo (Chair), Ilona Millar, Paul Anderson and Brent Esler
Date: 23 September 2020
Topic: ESG and Executive Compensation
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Speakers: Nick O’Donnell (Chair), Jeremy Edwards, Don-Tobias Jol, Victoria Kirsch and Joseph Fomenky, member of the Equity Solutions team at Aon
Date: 9 September 2020
Topic: ESG and Corporate Reporting Part 1
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Speakers: Beatriz Araujo (Chair), Jo Hewitt, Nick O’Donnell, Hannah Swift and Andriea Vamadevan
Date: 26 August 2020
Topic: ESG and the Supply Chain
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Speakers: Jo Hewitt (Chair), Francesca Richmond, Ben Smith and Graham Stuart
Date: 12 August 2020
Topic: ESG Regulation for Financial Institutions
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Speakers: Nick O’Donnell (Chair), Tim Alferink, Jennifer Klass and Caitlin McErlane
Date: 29 July 2020
Topic: ESG and the Modern Workforce
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Speakers: Beatriz Araujo (Chair), Jo Hewitt, Jonathan Sharp and Jonathan Tuck
Date: 15 July 2020
Topic: What Is the New European Green Finance Taxonomy, and How Will It Affect Your Business?
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Speakers: Jo Hewitt (Chair), Caitlin McErlane, Anahita Thoms and Sam Gill, Co-Founder and COO of Sylvera
1 July 2020
ESG and the Modern Customer
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Speakers: Jo Hewitt (Chair), Beatriz Araujo, Nick O’Donnell and David Scott
17 June 2020
Green Finance
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Speakers: Caitlin McErlane (Chair), Michael Doran, Eva Segur-Cabanac, Chantal Thompson and Caroline Escott, Senior Policy Lead (Investment and Stewardship) at Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association
3 June 2020
Introduction to ESG
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Speakers: Beatriz Araujo, Jo Hewitt, Caitlin McErlane, Nick O’Donnell
