As environmental, social and governance (ESG)-related legislation and regulation becomes an ever-increasing focus for governments and regulators across the globe, companies face complex challenges, with increasing exposure to environmental and human rights litigation across multiple jurisdictions. As regulations continue to evolve, companies must proactively manage ESG-related risks and stay ahead of evolving ESG laws to avoid legal and financial repercussions.

In this article for the Law Society Gazette, Maria Cronin and Fred Kelly discuss the growing legal risks companies face due to increasing environmental, social, and governance regulations.