Growing Importance of Environmental, Social and Governance Provisions...
(WorldNews Germany)

Environmental, social, and governance (`ESG`) issues have always played a role in trade agreement negotiations. Now, climate change initiatives as well as racial and ethnic diversity movements such as the Black Lives Matter movement are pushing ESG issues into new prominence. ESG issues could change the landscape for businesses through new free trade agreements stemming from Brexit. Companies and investors should monitor the growing role of ESG to prepare for the impact on business activities and anticipate new disclosure and compliance requirements. ESG Issues in Trade Negotiations ESG considerations have been a key component of bilateral and multilateral trade agreements for many years....