ESG Litigation: SEC Enforcement and Private Actions
Author: Jina Choi.; Christin Hill.
Source: Volume 55, Number 16, September 15 2022 , pp.185-190(6)
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Abstract:
Environmental, Social, and Governance (“ESG”) disclosures continue to be an important focus for the SEC, institutional investors, and private litigants. In this article, the authors highlight some recent SEC enforcement activity and private litigation arising from ESG disclosures, and offer key takeaways that companies should consider in connection with this evolving trend.Keywords: SEC Climate and ESG Task Force; Fiat Chrysler; Vale S.A.; BNY Mellon; Ramirez v. Exxon Mobil Corp; Greenwashing Litigation; Diversity-Related Derivative Suits
Affiliations:
1: Morrison & Foerster LLP; 2: Morrison & Foerster LLP.