In late January 2025, the New York legislature introduced Senate Bills 3456 and 3697, signaling the state’s ongoing commitment to climate-related corporate accountability. These bills build on prior legislative attempts,...more
On January 13, 2025, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass issued Emergency Executive Order No. 1, entitled “Return and Rebuild,” in response to the recent devastating wildfires that destroyed homes and businesses across the city. The...more
There are three letters in ESG. Although different sectors will be weighted differently, every company—big/small, public/private, manufacturing/services/some other sector—touches each component of ESG.
Starting with the...more
As discussed in the last blog post, there are many reasons to address ESG, but does it make business sense? In deciding whether or to what extent to address ESG issues, a business case must often be presented. What is the...more
ESG factors not only have the potential to directly affect a company’s financial position, these factors may also significantly affect a company’s reputation. Companies and investors now recognize the potential costs of not...more
As the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, globalization, technology, and society and consumer behavior continue to grow and evolve, it’s important that companies take actions to address these short-term and...more
Kilpatrick Townsend Partner Todd Roessler recently spoke with other industry leaders David Golden, Former Senior Vice President, Chief Legal & Sustainability Officer, and Corporate Secretary of Eastman Chemical Company and...more