Course Details: Allen & Gledhill

Modules

S/N	Area	Objective
1	A&G: Introduction to the Evolving ESG Landscape	Allen & Gledhill (A&G) will lay the groundwork for deeper discussions on key legal aspects of ESG for corporates within the region. This will set the stage for the whole masterclass and will allow for participants to understand the big-picture view of the ESG legal landscape in the region. Key topics Brief overview of the Paris Agreement as the international legal treaty which underpins climate-related legal developments by driving national policy developments and boosting climate litigation The evolving landscape of selected global ESG standards and regulations and the growing impact of ESG on business strategy and investor relations The increasing importance of integrating ESG compliance, risk management, and transparent reporting into all aspects of an organisation’s operations The legal specifics of ESG reporting and disclosures with an emphasis on accuracy, transparency, and the role of legal advisors Identifying potential ESG-related legal / regulatory issues that organisations may face
2	GRI: Introduction to Corporate Sustainability and Reporting	Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) will aim to provide compliance professionals, lawyers and in-house counsel with a foundational understanding of corporate sustainability and sustainability reporting, including the evolution of corporate sustainability, the role of businesses in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and the drivers and barriers to sustainability reporting. This module aims to equip compliance and legal professionals with the knowledge to advise clients on integrating sustainability into their business strategies. Key topics Evolution of corporate sustainability The SDGs: What are they and what is the role of business? Introduction to sustainability reporting What is sustainability reporting? Role of sustainability reporting in transitioning into a sustainable organisation Drivers of and barriers to sustainability reporting Case studies and discussion points Navigating Regulatory Requirements and ESG Challenges: The Tesla Case From Greenwashing to Legal Wrangling: The BHP Billiton Case
3	GRI: Sustainability Reporting Landscape and Double Materiality	GRI will aim to familiarise compliance professionals, lawyers and in-house counsel with a comprehensive landscape of sustainability reporting, focusing on the GRI and International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) standards. This module will also cover other relevant frameworks, certifications, and national ESG and sustainability legislations. Participants will learn about the concept of double materiality and how to navigate the complexities of various reporting standards. 1. The Sustainability Reporting Landscape Evolution of ESG Reporting: From voluntary to mandatory Early adoption of ESG reporting by visionary companies Key milestones in the development of ESG reporting standards Transition from voluntary to mandatory reporting driven by regulatory bodies and investor demand Understanding the sustainability reporting ecosystem: Frameworks, standards, protocols, rankings and ratings and more 2. Understanding Double Materiality Concept of Double Materiality: GRI, ISSB and European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) Connecting National Requirements with GRI and ISSB Case studies and discussion topics: From theory to practice: Examining the implementation of GRI and ISSB Standards Five-pillar report: CDL Sustainability Report Illustrative sustainability report: Based on the GRI Standards and IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards
4	A&G: Greenwashing and the Legal Ramifications	A&G will address the topic of greenwashing (e.g. definition, key laws, and trends), the potential issues arising from environmental claims, and share how organisations can put in place safeguards to avoid potential allegations of greenwashing. This module will also discuss how to handle allegations of greenwashing and what must be done in these situations. Key topics Brief summary of legal definitions and implications of greenwashing across jurisdictions How legal counsel can evaluate an organisation’s legal preparedness and crisis management policies for ESG-related corporate crises Advisory on substantiating environmental claims to avoid legal pitfalls How legal counsel and compliance professionals may craft policies and communications to maintain transparency in their organisations
5	GRI: Future Trends and Challenges in Sustainability Reporting for Lawyers and Compliance Professionals	GRI will explore emerging trends and future challenges in sustainability reporting, specifically from a legal perspective. This module will address the evolving regulatory landscape, legal risks, and compliance requirements. It aims to prepare compliance professionals, lawyers and in-house counsel to anticipate and manage future developments in sustainability reporting, providing practical strategies and best practices for advising on ESG matters. Key topics Emerging trends in sustainability reporting Supply chain transparency ESG benchmarks and frameworks on biodiversity Challenges in sustainability reporting Legal risks and liabilities Regulatory compliance Stakeholder expectations Future directions for legal and compliance professionals in ESG Role of legal and compliance professionals in the green transition Impact of technology Continuous learning and adaptation Case studies and discussion points Vale’s Regulatory Minefield: Navigating Compliance in the Wake of Disaster
6	A&G: Practical tips on how to Implement ESG Policies from a Legal and Regulatory Perspective	A&G will provide practical tips on the management of key ESG-related legal issues that will help organisations to develop robust internal systems and controls to capture ESG opportunities. In addition, we will also discuss best practices for ensuring ESG compliance and how to enhance board oversight in an organisation. Key topics Regulatory expectations around ESG policies and compliance Practical tips to enhance board oversight of sustainability issues in an organisation Best practices in operationalising ESG policies and to ensure ESG compliance across the organisation Key points to note when integrating legal solutions into an organisation’s operations ESG and climate litigation trends

S/N

Area

Objective

A&G: Introduction to the
Evolving ESG Landscape

Allen & Gledhill (A&G) will lay the groundwork for deeper discussions on key legal aspects of ESG for corporates within the region. This will set the stage for the whole masterclass and will allow for participants to understand the big-picture view of the ESG legal landscape in the region.

Key topics

Brief overview of the Paris Agreement as the international legal treaty which underpins climate-related legal developments by driving national policy developments and boosting climate litigation
The evolving landscape of selected global ESG standards and regulations and the growing impact of ESG on business strategy and investor relations
The increasing importance of integrating ESG compliance, risk management, and transparent reporting into all aspects of an organisation’s operations
The legal specifics of ESG reporting and disclosures with an emphasis on accuracy, transparency, and the role of legal advisors
Identifying potential ESG-related legal / regulatory issues that organisations may face

GRI: Introduction to Corporate
Sustainability and Reporting

Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) will aim to provide compliance professionals, lawyers and in-house counsel with a foundational understanding of corporate sustainability and sustainability reporting, including the evolution of corporate sustainability, the role of businesses in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and the drivers and barriers to sustainability reporting. This module aims to equip compliance and legal professionals with the knowledge to advise clients on integrating sustainability into their business strategies.

Key topics

Evolution of corporate sustainability
The SDGs: What are they and what is the role of business?
Introduction to sustainability reporting
What is sustainability reporting?
Role of sustainability reporting in transitioning into a sustainable organisation
Drivers of and barriers to sustainability reporting

Case studies and discussion points

Navigating Regulatory Requirements and ESG Challenges: The Tesla Case
From Greenwashing to Legal Wrangling: The BHP Billiton Case

GRI: Sustainability Reporting Landscape
and Double Materiality

GRI will aim to familiarise compliance professionals, lawyers and in-house counsel with a comprehensive landscape of sustainability reporting, focusing on the GRI and International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) standards. This module will also cover other relevant frameworks, certifications, and national ESG and sustainability legislations.

Participants will learn about the concept of double materiality and how to navigate the complexities of various reporting standards.

1. The Sustainability Reporting Landscape

Evolution of ESG Reporting: From voluntary to mandatory
Early adoption of ESG reporting by visionary companies
Key milestones in the development of ESG reporting standards
Transition from voluntary to mandatory reporting driven by regulatory bodies and investor demand
Understanding the sustainability reporting ecosystem: Frameworks, standards, protocols, rankings and ratings and more

2. Understanding Double Materiality

Concept of Double Materiality: GRI, ISSB and European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS)
Connecting National Requirements with GRI and ISSB
Case studies and discussion topics:
- From theory to practice: Examining the implementation of GRI and ISSB Standards
  - Five-pillar report: CDL Sustainability Report
  - Illustrative sustainability report: Based on the GRI Standards and IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards

A&G: Greenwashing and the
Legal Ramifications

A&G will address the topic of greenwashing (e.g. definition, key laws, and trends), the potential issues arising from environmental claims, and share how organisations can put in place safeguards to avoid potential allegations of greenwashing. This module will also discuss how to handle allegations of greenwashing and what must be done in these situations.

Key topics

Brief summary of legal definitions and implications of greenwashing across jurisdictions
How legal counsel can evaluate an organisation’s legal preparedness and crisis management policies for ESG-related corporate crises
Advisory on substantiating environmental claims to avoid legal pitfalls
How legal counsel and compliance professionals may craft policies and communications to maintain transparency in their organisations

GRI: Future Trends and Challenges in
Sustainability Reporting for Lawyers
and Compliance Professionals

GRI will explore emerging trends and future challenges in sustainability reporting, specifically from a legal perspective. This module will address the evolving regulatory landscape, legal risks, and compliance requirements. It aims to prepare compliance professionals, lawyers and in-house counsel to anticipate and manage future developments in sustainability reporting, providing practical strategies and best practices for advising on ESG matters.

Key topics

Emerging trends in sustainability reporting
- Supply chain transparency
- ESG benchmarks and frameworks on biodiversity
Challenges in sustainability reporting
- Legal risks and liabilities
- Regulatory compliance
- Stakeholder expectations
Future directions for legal and compliance professionals in ESG
- Role of legal and compliance professionals in the green transition
- Impact of technology
- Continuous learning and adaptation

Case studies and discussion points

Vale’s Regulatory Minefield: Navigating Compliance in the Wake of Disaster

A&G: Practical tips on how to Implement ESG Policies
from a Legal and Regulatory Perspective

A&G will provide practical tips on the management of key ESG-related legal issues that will help organisations to develop robust internal systems and controls to capture ESG opportunities. In addition, we will also discuss best practices for ensuring ESG compliance and how to enhance board oversight in an organisation.

Key topics

Regulatory expectations around ESG policies and compliance
Practical tips to enhance board oversight of sustainability issues in an organisation
Best practices in operationalising ESG policies and to ensure ESG compliance across the organisation
Key points to note when integrating legal solutions into an organisation’s operations
ESG and climate litigation trends

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SILE Accredited CPD activity

Participants may be eligible to earn up to 9 Public CPD Points.

Training Level: Foundation

Practice Area: Others / Multi-disciplinary

SILE Attendance Policy

Participants who wish to obtain CPD Points must comply strictly with the Attendance Policy set out in the CPD Guidelines. For this activity, this includes logging in at the start of the webinar and logging out at the conclusion of the webinar on each day of the activity, and not being away from any part of the webinar for more than 15 minutes on each day of the activity. Participants may obtain 3 Public CPD Points for each day of the event on which they comply strictly with the Attendance Policy. Participants who do not comply with the Attendance Policy will not be able to obtain CPD Points for attending the activity. Please refer to http://www.sileCPDcentre.sg for more information.

MASTERCLASS Dates and Registration

The online ESG Masterclass will be held over three consecutive half-days, offering a deep dive into key topics surrounding the evolving ESG landscape. The programme will include informative sharing sessions, along with discussions on real-life case studies for an interactive experience. Please note that the number of participants will be limited to ensure a conducive learning environment.

Please find more details on our online Masterclass including the dates, venue, and fees for our ESG Masterclass in 2025 below.

Masterclasses for 2025

2025

February

Tuesday, 25 February

3.30pm to 6.45pm (Singapore Time)

Wednesday, 26 February

3.30pm to 6.45pm (Singapore Time)

Thursday, 27 February

3.30pm to 6.45pm (Singapore Time)

VENUE

The online ESG Masterclass will be held on Zoom.

MASTERCLASS FEES

S$1,300 per person (S$1,417 inclusive of GST)

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