Watch Now: The Legal Landscape of ESG: A Builder/Developers Guide
Recorded on Wednesday, May 8th, 2024
Watch Richard E. Glaze, Jr., Partner with Barnes & Thornburg LLP, offer his expertise as an attorney on ESG, why stakeholders are demanding disclosures, disclosure forums, climate reporting issues, legal requirements for ESG, and what the future holds for ESG.
ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) practices encompass a range of policies and actions that builders and developers disclose to stakeholders and regulators. Stakeholders and regulators increasingly demand ESG disclosures to assess risks, reputation, and long-term sustainability. However, various forums for disclosure, such as SEC reports and corporate social responsibility reports, present both opportunities and pitfalls for builders and developers navigating ESG commitments.
Builders and developers are increasingly focusing on environmental aspects of ESG, with a particular emphasis on climate reporting. Quantitative metrics like greenhouse gas emissions and net zero pledges are gaining importance alongside qualitative factors such as operational impacts and mitigation measures. Various climate disclosure rules are shaping the landscape. Despite challenges and anti-ESG sentiments, the momentum behind ESG practices is expected to continue growing, underscoring its enduring importance in the building industry.
Speaker
Richard Glaze, Atlanta Attorney | Jr. Partner at Barnes & Thornburg
A former federal enforcement counsel with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and a former special assistant U.S. attorney, Rich Glaze is an environmental and criminal defense lawyer who provides creative, strategic, results-oriented counsel to his clients – primarily corporations, municipalities, utilities and individuals.
Alongside his colleagues, Rich counsels businesses about the legal aspects of Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) issues, with a focus on climate change, sustainability and environmental justice, informed by his experience and training in environmental, business and corporate law.
