There has been a major shift in the European Union (“EU”) in recent years around Environment, Social and Governance (“ESG“), from voluntary corporate social responsibility initiatives to a much more regulated and legislation-driven ESG regime. A key component driving this shift is the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive of June 13, 2024 (“CS3D”),[1] which established … Continue Reading
France’s Sapin II Law was created in 2016 to address corporate corruption and implement antibribery measures. The legislation took effect in 2017, marking a significant shift in the country’s regulatory compliance landscape. The law, which tracks closely with similar laws in the US, UK, and other EU countries, requires large companies [1] to implement a … Continue Reading