Onboarding & Networking Series 2 CPD Points

ESG Updates Locally and Internationally; Climate-Related Litigation—What's Happening? and Sustainability Reporting Best Practices and Tips

5 Nov 2024 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM

ICDM Penta Hall

Complimentary (STANDARD)

PER PERSON (exclusive of 8% SST)

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In today’s corporate environment, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations have become essential for both board directors and the judiciary. With the introduction of the National Sustainability Reporting Framework and Bursa Malaysia's Sustainability Reporting, companies in Malaysia face increasing expectations to enhance transparency, accountability and sustainability in their operations. Understanding these frameworks is vital for leaders to align their organisations with national sustainability goals and strengthen trust with stakeholders.

Globally, developments such as the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive and Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive are influencing corporate governance. The integration of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) into the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) highlight the growing importance of climate-related financial disclosures. These changes reflect the need for companies to remain competitive and compliant with international sustainability standards. As ESG issues take centre stage, climate-related litigation and increasing shareholder activism are also on the rise with public scrutiny of directors' duties and the risks of greenwashing. This seminar will explore these challenges through real-world case studies by offering insights into how companies can mitigate legal risks, uphold fiduciary duties and improve sustainability reporting and governance practices.

Learning Outcomes:

Understanding the latest ESG developments, National Sustainability Reporting Framework and Bursa Malaysia's Sustainability Reporting Guide and Toolkits.
Evaluating the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive and Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive to understand their impact on global ESG practices and alignment with local regulations.
Applying insights from the integration of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) into the IFRS framework to effectively manage and report climate risks.
Utilising principles from The Chancery Lane Project (TCLP) for incorporating climate-conscious legal drafting in a Malaysian context.
Analysing global trends in climate-related litigation with focus on shareholder activism, directors' duties, greenwashing and case studies.
Examining sustainability reporting with latest case studies and derive lessons for to ensure compliance and mitigate legal & reputational risks.

PROGRAMME

3:00 PM	Workshop
4:10 PM	Networking Break
4:30 PM	Question & Answer
5:00 PM	End of Programme

*This programme is organised in collaboration with Inns of Court Malaysia.

Speakers:

Mr. Alex Sharples

Partner, Dispute Resolution, Trower and Hamlins

Alex is a Partner in the Dispute Resolution and Litigation team at Trowers & Hamlins. Alex has extensive experience in advising and representing clients in relation to complex and high-value disputes ranging from international arbitration and High Court litigation to managing international disputes in different jurisdictions across the world. He has frequently advised on disputes of a multi-party and/or cross-border nature, in various industry sectors. Alex has particular experience of advising in connection with disputes arising for clients in the Energy sector and has a focus on Climate related disputes. He has worked with clients on some of the most high-profile Energy cases to come before the English courts in the last decade. These include cross-border disputes in the context of major development projects, drilling contracts and gas sales agreements. He has advised on claims arising out of projects in the UK, Middle East, Europe, Norway and West Africa.

Mr. Geoff Allen

Partner and Head of Corporate & Commercial, Trower and Hamlins

Geoff is a Partner in the International Corporate Department at Trowers & Hamlins and is the Head of the Corporate and Commercial team in Malaysia. He is an experienced corporate lawyer, having spent 19 years working across private practice and in-house roles. His expertise includes public and private M&A, acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures, takeovers, investments, corporate restructuring, ESG and general corporate advisory.