In this episode of the ESG Report, I discuss the regulatory movement towards mandatory climate disclosure requirements with guest Jared Connors and explain why product liability, previously viewed as a negative for sustainability, is now viewed as a positive.
Jared Connors is on the regulatory team at Assent. In his role, he supports and analyzes the market and engages standards, framework makers, and regulatory agencies to help understand what companies will face and how they can See more +
In this episode of the ESG Report, I discuss the regulatory movement towards mandatory climate disclosure requirements with guest Jared Connors and explain why product liability, previously viewed as a negative for sustainability, is now viewed as a positive.
Jared Connors is on the regulatory team at Assent. In his role, he supports and analyzes the market and engages standards, framework makers, and regulatory agencies to help understand what companies will face and how they can comply.
1. Jared says that product compliance depends on how certain jurisdictions approach sustainability.
2. Consumers impact upstream corporation supply and demand, and that impact is shown via downstream companies who produce the products.
3. Companies have to do a better job of being proactive about knowing their supply chain and the stance of their suppliers.
4. Organizations must show that their suppliers are not connected to modern-day slavery.
5. Jared stresses the point of transparency as opposed to sustainability. When companies, suppliers, and stakeholders are transparent, business becomes more ethical. See less -
