Environmental, Social, Governance : The Professional's Guide to the Law and Practice of ESG / Brian Israel, Ellen K. Fleishhacker, and Teresa Johnson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Israel, Brian, author.

Fleishhacker, Ellen K., author.

Johnson, Teresa, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Corporate governance.

Corporate governance--Econometric models.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (522 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Cleveland : American Bar Association, 2024.

Chicago, Illinois : American Bar Association, [2023]

Summary:

This book provides a comprehensive exploration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues, focusing on their historical development, current challenges, and future directions. It examines the roles of various stakeholders in the ESG ecosystem, including corporations, government agencies, and investors, highlighting the legal and regulatory frameworks that shape ESG practices. The book also addresses the impact of ESG on corporate governance, risk management, and investment decisions. It aims to guide legal professionals, corporate leaders, and policymakers in navigating the complex landscape of ESG-related issues. The content is structured to offer practical advice and insights, making it a valuable resource for those involved in corporate governance, environmental justice, and sustainable finance. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright Page

Contents

About the Editors

About the Authors

Foreword

Preface

PART I: ESG IS HERE TO STAY

Chapter 1: Leaving the Lights Off: A Short History of the Legal Issues Related to ESG

I. Part I

II. Part II

Chapter 2: Stakeholders in the ESG Ecosystem

I. Introduction

II. ESG Stakeholders

III. Stakeholders Have Different Agendas

A. A Brief History of Shareholder Supremacy vs. Stakeholder Theory

B. ESG Is Unlike Socially Responsible Investing of the Past

C. ESG Encourages Uniform Standards

IV. Stakeholders: The Standard-Setters

V. Stakeholders: The Board of Directors and Management

A. Voluntary vs. Mandatory Disclosures

B. Impact on Corporate Decision-Making

C. Overcoming Subjectivity

VI. Stakeholders: Employees

A. Case Study: Activision

VII. Stakeholder: Government Agencies

A. Case Study: SEC Climate and ESG Task Force

VIII. Stakeholder: Nongovernmental Industry Groups

A. Case Study: Commercial Airlines and the International Air Transport Association Pledge Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

9781639053308

1639053301

OCLC:

1430658715