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ESG Update

ESG Update – May 2026

While the world remains off-track to keeping global warming to 1.5C, climate adaptation is poised to grow in prominence and priority. Alongside government-led action, private actors are increasingly recognising that they too must rise to the challenge of adapting business strategies to actual and anticipated climate impacts. Fittingly, recent developments lend weight to the case for ratcheting up private sector engagement in adaptation as a priority for business leaders.

05 May 2026

ESG Update – March 2026

Transition planning has been gaining traction globally. The uptick in regulatory, policy and market-led activities around transition planning will in all likelihood magnify and accelerate the need to re-evaluate business strategy, access to finance and litigation risk. This article provides a snapshot of the state of play of transition plans for business leaders navigating the myriad of frameworks, guidance, and regulatory requirements.

27 February 2026

ESG Update – November 2025

Ahead of COP30, Ying-Peng Chin and Matthew Townsend of A&O Shearman discuss how nationally determined contributions can impact the business environment

25 October 2025