2nd Annual Practical ESG Conference

Even with all its uncertainty, 2023 is seeing continued acceleration and change for ESG. This panel will discuss some of the more important and interesting developments from the past year and how you can address them in your company sooner rather than later.

ESG is ill-defined, yet it continues to attract capital while impacting corporate resource allocation and public policy. Is it “fit for purpose” – or is it an unhelpful distraction? Ken will offer his candid views based on his research, writing, network and operating experience. He will give suggestions on how to advance authentic sustainable practice.

DEI leaders (both external consultants and internal DEI practitioners) are tasked with making progress in DEI while navigating internal and external challenges. With the high turnover of DEI practitioners and the slow progress of many DEI initiatives, it’s time to stop and ask our DEI practitioners what we need

Corporate disclosure on climate matters is being scrutinized like never before, even where it isn’t legally required. Much of the quality of these disclosures depends on the GHG emissions used by companies. This panel will give an overview of top concerns on GHG data collection, validation and management and how you can reduce your reporting risk.

One of the biggest surprises in 2022-2023 was the rise of the Anti-ESG movement. While primarily a political battle, operating companies suffered the wounds since their programs, actions and reporting were at the center of the conflict. This panel will give an update on what is happening in the Anti-ESG movement and how companies should or should not respond.

Corporate greenwashing in ESG reporting is changing against headwinds of public and investor backlash. This panel will discuss new developments in greenwashing and fraud and what you should think about in writing your next report to minimize potential problems with consumers, regulators, investors and the media.

ESG is firmly now a risk to boards and their individual members. This panel will cover the current risk landscape for active and passive boards and various approaches individual directors boards as a whole can take to minimize liabilities.