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Archive of PracticalESG Event Day 2 Now Available

May 21 2024 #assurance, #climate, #compliance, #environment, #esg, #human-rights, #investors, #social, #supply-chain

Last week’s Day 2 of our three-day Practical ESG event series was a success. The three-hour virtual event covered

Policy and Political Developments in the EU
Compliance with Existing EU Legislation
ESG Data Assurance

The recording is now available for members to play back at their convenience. Click here to access the archive. If you aren’t a PracticalESG.com member with access to this 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.

And don’t forget to register for Day 3 on June 11 which will focus on DEI.

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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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