While the ‘E’ in ESG commands plenty of attention, the ‘S’ can sometimes be overlooked. In this episode, we consider why environmental progress is only possible when social progress is made too.

Regular Game Changers host Elena Lambros, Risk Advisory Partner, is joined by colleagues from around the globe including sustainability and climate law specialist Becky Clissmann, senior social impacts manager Helena Yeaman, and environmental, climate and energy law specialist Gaëlle Cognet, to explore the human dimensions of net zero.

Together, they draw upon the legacy of founder William Ashurst and his four daughters, who were all advocates for social justice. Their conversation takes in Ashurst Perkins Coie's Modern Slavery Action Plan and the firm’s pro bono work supporting survivors around the world, as well as Ashurst Perkins Coie's procurement practices and its approach to modern slavery risk in the supply chain.

There’s also discussion of:
Why climate change acts as a multiplier of exploitation, displacement and human rights risk
Adaptation challenges facing vulnerable regions, from small island states to mainland Europe
How to embed just transition principles throughout a credible transition plan (rather than leaving them sidelined a single paragraph)
How financing tools can help deliver a fairer transition in Africa.

Further reading: 
Transition Planning
COP 30: A further step towards a just transition in Africa; and
Adapting to climate change: innovative tools in development and climate finance

To listen to this episode search for “ESG Matters by Ashurst Perkins Coie” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

This podcast is provided for general information purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

While the &lsquo;E&rsquo; in ESG commands plenty of attention, the &lsquo;S&rsquo; can sometimes be overlooked. In this episode, we consider why environmental progress is only possible when social progress is made too.
Regular Game Changers host <a href="https://www.ashurstperkinscoie.com/en/people/elena-lambros/">Elena Lambros</a>, Risk Advisory Partner, is joined by colleagues from around the globe including sustainability and climate law specialist <a href="https://uk.linkedin.com/in/beckyclissmann">Becky Clissmann</a>, senior social impacts manager <a href="https://uk.linkedin.com/in/helenayeaman">Helena Yeaman</a>, and environmental, climate and energy law specialist <a href="https://fr.linkedin.com/in/gaellecognet">Ga&euml;lle Cognet</a>, to explore the human dimensions of net zero.
Together, they draw upon the legacy of founder William Ashurst and his four daughters, who were all advocates for social justice. Their conversation takes in Ashurst Perkins Coie's Modern Slavery Action Plan and the firm&rsquo;s pro bono work supporting survivors around the world, as well as Ashurst Perkins Coie's procurement practices and its approach to modern slavery risk in the supply chain.
There&rsquo;s also discussion of:
<ul>
<li>Why climate change acts as a multiplier of exploitation, displacement and human rights risk</li>
<li>Adaptation challenges facing vulnerable regions, from small island states to mainland Europe</li>
<li>How to embed just transition principles throughout a credible transition plan (rather than leaving them sidelined a single paragraph)</li>
<li>How financing tools can help deliver a fairer transition in Africa.</li>
</ul>
Further reading: <a href="https://www.ashurstperkinscoie.com/en/what-we-do/integrated-solutions/climate-transition-plan-assessment-solution/"></a>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.ashurstperkinscoie.com/en/what-we-do/integrated-solutions/climate-transition-plan-assessment-solution/">Transition Planning</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.ashurstperkinscoie.com/en/insights/cop30-a-further-step-towards-a-just-transition-in-africa/">COP 30: A further step towards a just transition in Africa; </a>and</li>
<li><a href="https://www.ashurstperkinscoie.com/en/insights/adapting-to-climate-change-innovative-tools-in-development-and-climate-finance/">Adapting to climate change: innovative tools in development and climate finance</a></li>
</ul>
To listen to this episode search for &ldquo;ESG Matters by Ashurst Perkins Coie&rdquo; on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
This podcast is provided for general information purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

Sustainability is an issue that affects us all, but how can we take steps to provoke meaningful change and make a lasting impact on environmental, social and governance issues across the globe? We explore the intersection of business value with business values for a more prosperous and sustainable future.

Sustainability is an issue that affects us all, but how can we take steps to provoke meaningful change and make a lasting impact on environmental, social and governance issues across the globe? We explore the intersection of business value with business values for a more prosperous and sustainable future.

Join us for our first podcast series, ESG Matters @ Ashurst as we go searching for answers and providing practical advice to help you address the challenges facing your organisation.

ESG Matters @ Ashurst Podcast

As the race to net zero continues, ESG Matters by Ashurst Perkins Coie reveals the strategies and tactics that forward thinking organizations are pursuing.

Tackling environmental, social and governance issues, this podcast is packed with real-world innovations and practical ways for organizations to mobilize business values to grow business value.

In every episode, you’ll hear insights about the latest legal and regulatory ESG issues from across our global network. You’ll also hear from organizations that are looking beyond compliance to uncover new commercial upsides from sustainability action.

As the race to net zero continues, ESG Matters by Ashurst Perkins Coie reveals the strategies and tactics that forward thinking organizations are pursuing.
Tackling environmental, social and governance issues, this podcast is packed with real-world innovations and practical ways for organizations to mobilize business values to grow business value.
In every episode, you&rsquo;ll hear insights about the latest legal and regulatory ESG issues from across our global network. You&rsquo;ll also hear from organizations that are looking beyond compliance to uncover new commercial upsides from sustainability action.

ESG Matters by Ashurst Perkins Coie

In this special edition of Game Changers, we discuss how to deliver a genuinely fair transition to net zero, so that no community gets left behind.