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Episode 8 of ABCs of ESG Podcast Series Now Available

May 4 2023 #assurance, #climate, #compliance, #diversity, #environment, #equity, #esg, #investors, #social

The eighth episode in our ABCs of ESG series is now live on PracticalESG.com. In this episode, we discuss the G in ESG. We look at governance in an E&S context, identify major players and influencers within companies in managing E&S risks/data/disclosures, and discuss how different companies use different governance models to meet their specific needs.

Agenda:

Governance in an ESG context
Major players in E&S governance
Tailoring your governance approach
Audit committee role in E&S governance
CSO’s role in E&S governance

We continue to add more episodes each week so stay tuned. If you’re not already a PracticalESG.com member with access to these podcasts and other resources, sign up now and take advantage of our no-risk “100-Day Promise” – During the first 100 days as an activated member, you may cancel for any reason and receive a full refund.

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Zachary Barlow is a licensed attorney. He earned his JD from the University of Mississippi and has a bachelor’s in Public Policy Leadership. He practiced law at a mid-size firm and handled a wide variety of cases. During this time he assisted in overseeing compliance of a public entity and litigated contract disputes, gaining experience both in and outside of the courtroom. Zachary currently assists the PracticalESG.com editorial team by providing research and creating content on a spectrum of ESG… View Profile

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