Responsible business and human rights

Responsible business and human rights—content

Content on responsible business and human rights in this subtopic includes the following Practice Notes, Checklists and Precedents:

Corporate responsibility and environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG)

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ESG—new starter guide—which provides practitioners new to environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues with an overview of what ESG is, how it has developed and the key drivers and legislation behind it. It provides key practical tips useful to practitioners talking to clients about ESG implementation; whether for an ESG strategy generally or focussing on specific aspects of the E, S and G
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ESG and sustainability—biodiversity and nature-related risks—which provides guidance on biodiversity and business and why this area is rising up the corporate agenda, alongside climate change. It provides details on a natural capital approach, nature-based solutions (NbS) and how a whole value chain approach is relevant. The Practice Note also provides information on the business risks and opportunities associated with biodiversity loss, as well as details on future reporting frameworks such as the Taskforce on nature-related Financial Disclosure (TNFD), Science-Based Targets (SBTs) for Nature (SBTN) and any requirements stemming

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