Ben Stansfield

Ben Stansfield

Published on February 2, 2023 by Ben Stansfield

Environmental law in 2023 – Key areas to follow

The outcomes of COP27 and the United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP15) saw 2022 close with a number of environmental successes. One of these was the Sharm el-Sheikh Implementation Plan, with a … [Read more...] about Environmental law in 2023 – Key areas to follow

Published on November 16, 2022 by Ben Stansfield

Building back biodiversity – Protecting the natural environment

Today is Biodiversity Day at COP27 in Sharm el–Sheikh. When people talk about climate change, there is understandably great attention on reducing greenhouse gases, particularly carbon dioxide, in … [Read more...] about Building back biodiversity – Protecting the natural environment

Published on November 10, 2022 by Ben Stansfield

COP27 Youth and Future Generations Day: a reminder of why businesses should work with Gen Z on ESG issues

Today (10 November) is the Youth and Future Generations Day at COP27, which will highlight the power and participation of youth at the UN climate change conferences. To mark this, we are sharing the … [Read more...] about COP27 Youth and Future Generations Day: a reminder of why businesses should work with Gen Z on ESG issues

Published on October 13, 2022 by Ben Stansfield

Why working with Gen Z can lead to more authentic ESG strategies

Organisations should be listening to young people when forming environmental, social and governance (ESG) policies to ensure that their strategies are future-fit and free from greenwashing. With … [Read more...] about Why working with Gen Z can lead to more authentic ESG strategies

Published on July 21, 2022 by Ben Stansfield

High Court orders new UK Net Zero Strategy report

This week, the High Court ruled in favour of three claimants who brought a claim seeking judicial review of the UK's Net Zero Strategy and ordered the Government to lay a fresh report under s14 of the … [Read more...] about High Court orders new UK Net Zero Strategy report

Published on April 27, 2022 by Ben Stansfield

What’s next on your ESG agenda? Some views from the top…

I’ve had the pleasure of speaking to a number of senior in-house lawyers (GCs) recently. Almost every one of them has said that they’re leading on ESG matters for their organisations. No surprise … [Read more...] about What’s next on your ESG agenda? Some views from the top…

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