ESG Media Library
The media library has been prepared in order to give you access to the latest, news, views and information to enable you to make more informed decisions. On this page you will have access to news articles, videos, podcasts and more all related to the sector or area that you are interested in.
If you cannot find what you are looking for or require further information from one of our team of ESG experts please contact us at ESG@IrwinMitchell.com.
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The rise of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) means that success is also based on how fairly your company is treating its people and the planet. Consumers and stakeholders alike want to know that your values align with theirs, with tangible proof that your organisation is operating responsibly.
Media Library
Latest Insight & News
- Episode 62: ESG and Corporate Occupiers of Real Estate
- ESG: What’s Now & What’s Next - Autumn/Winter 2023
- ESG: What's Now & What's Next - The top 10 ESG issues affecting businesses in 2023
- UN Global Compact Network UK
Articles
- Mental health and reasonable adjustments: what does the new Acas guidance recommend?
- Understanding Corporate Greenwashing
- Sunak's Speech: Is this a pause in the green revolution?
- Environmental News Round Up - 8 September 2023
- Environmental News Round Up - 1 September 2023
- Environmental news round up - 25 August 2023
- Environmental news round up - 11 August 2023
- Environmental news round up - 4 August 2023
- Environmental news round up - 28 July 2023
- Environmental news round up - 23 Jun 2023
- Manufacturing and the journey towards net zero
- ESG: Investors call on businesses to reduce plastic use or face financial consequences
- What the education sector needs to know about the new energy efficiency regulations
- 10% biodiversity net gain: current issues facing the sector
- Sustainability in sport: stadium development and planning
- Sustainability in Sports Report how far is the sector prioritising sustainability?
- Budget 2023: E for environment
- Green efforts: a look at latest environmental updates and policies from the UK government
- A Third of Firms Know How Energy Efficient Their Office Building Is Despite New Green Laws in April
- Protection of trees: what developers and landowners need to know
- Climate change - a risk or opportunity for asbestos related deaths?
- The Energy Security Strategy – Providing very little security at all
- New Powers To Curb Illegal Tree Felling
- Why are the delays in UK Government publishing Its environmental targets so important?
- Meanwhile, at DEFRA... Progress on conservation covenants and nutrient neutrality
- Officially Confirmed: The UK Government's Net Zero Strategy is Unlawful
- Court of Appeal Decision: Could Wyatt v Fareham Borough Council help those affected by Natural England's Nutrient Neutrality Advice?
- Full steam ahead for net zero
- The Beginning of the End of Environmental Impact Assessments
- Net Zero Strategy: Friend of the Earth's legal challenge granted permission
- A smart approach to ESG – practical tips for GCs
- The Spring Statement - what’s in it for the environment
- Do the Government's environment targets for protecting nature go far enough?
- No more Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions in environmental impact assessments?
- Net zero future dominates agenda at National Manufacturing Summit
- The climate change challenge for universities and further education colleges
- Climate Change Litigation – a growing global trend
Podcasts
Latest Insight & News
- Episode 78: Why Should You Integrate Diversity and Inclusion Into Your Workplace?
- ESG: What’s Now & What’s Next - Autumn/Winter 2023
- ESG: What's Now & What's Next - The top 10 ESG issues affecting businesses in 2023
- UN Global Compact Network UK
Articles
- Beyond #MeToo: the reputational risks of turning a blind eye to sexual relationships between (some) colleagues
- Trans Employee Survey Highlights Confidence Levels Amongst Managers When Dealing With Complaints
- Government waters down proposed new duty to prevent sexual harassment
- Another warning to employers: recognise that gender critical beliefs are protected under the Equality Act or prepare to be sued
- Proposed new teacher misconduct rules fill existing loopholes and extend to the FE sector
- Employer’s Guide To Trans Rights In The Workplace
- Co-op introduces new compassionate leave policy
- Term-time worker entitled to National Minimum Wage for 52 weeks
- Budget 2023: four employment-related changes
- Why is ESG so important for boosting staff retention in hospitality?
- Budget 2023: Later Living & Care
- End of energy price cap putting hospices under strain
- Menopause leave rejected by government for being too 'left wing'
- Redefining the Office
- Three important lessons learned from the success of the four-day working week trial
- Irwin Mitchell Announces Latest Pay Gap Figures
- New Proposals Will Give Casual Workers The Right To Ask For A Predictable Work Contract
- Is It Banter Or Bullying? The Fine Line That Is Affecting The British Workplace
- Irwin Mitchell Partner Joins Prestigious Northern Power Women Power List
- Sex Discrimination Claims Arising From Flexible & Hybrid Working
- Bringing Your Whole Self To Work: The Latest Case Law On Protected Belief
- Government Rejects Key Proposals From 'Menopause And The Workplace' Report
- Domestic Abuse – How Family Lawyers Can Help Victims Or Potential Victims Over The Festive Season
- Improving car safety: The arrival of the first female crash test dummy
- The Real Effect Of The Budget On Lower And Higher Income Households
- The worrying and worsening mental health crisis in children and young people
- The Bill of Rights: What it means for human rights cases and what may change
- Meeting the Needs of an Ageing Society and What This Means to You
- Five free resources to help your organisation support peri-menopausal and menopausal staff
- Transgender Day of Visibility: Surrogacy for the Trans Community
- Gender pay gap bot exposes gap between reality and rhetoric
- Diverse boards = better profits. So why is it taking so long to improve diversity?
- Human Rights Act Reform: “A gilded cage is still a cage” - why Cheshire West needs to be defended
- Being a Parent: The Rights and Hurdles for the LGBTQIA+ Community
- LGBTQIA+ history month: do you know your rights under the Equality Act?
Podcasts
- Episode 65: HR Considerations For Neurodivergent Colleagues
- Episode 54: Menopause in the Workplace
- Episode 53: Mental Health in Elite Sport with Lloyd Ashley
- Episode 52: Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
- Episode 51: Mentoring in a New Work Environment
- Episode 50: Women in Sport - Women and Wellbeing
- Episode 39: Why Menopause Is a Business Issue
- Episode 35: Embracing Equality and Diversity
- Episode 33: New Ways of Working – Embedding Flexible, Agile and Hybrid Working in Your Business
Webinars
- The Psychological Impact of Poor Sleep Hygiene
- How To Look After Yourself And Enjoy Life Whilst Caring
- Spinal cord injury & mental wellbeing
- Music, mental health and social change
- How to Navigate Life's Ups and Downs: Money, Relationship Breakdowns, Divorce and Death
- Men’s Mental Health And Support Surrounding Baby Loss
- The Effects of Sport and Physical Activity on Mental Health
- Supporting children's and young people's health through the pandemic and beyond
- Race, faith and mental health in the workplace
- Discussing PTSD and mental health in the military community
- Addressing mental health and loneliness in the elderly community
Latest Insight & News
- ESG: What’s Now & What’s Next - Autumn/Winter 2023
- ESG: What's Now & What's Next - The top 10 ESG issues affecting businesses in 2023
- UN Global Compact Network UK
Articles
- Government abandons legislation that would have protected workers from third party harassment
- Budget 2023: Corporate tax
- Employer’s Guide To Trans Rights In The Workplace
- Budget 2023: What does it mean for planning & development?
- Building a sustainable future: the New Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
- Sustainability, sport and the law – governance and contracts
- Consultation Response: Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill - reforms to national planning policy
- Protecting IP Rights In An Economic Downturn
- The Legal 500 Governance report
- A smart approach to ESG – practical tips for GCs
- Important reminder of the requirements for a valid exchange of contracts
- Fly-tipping and consequences for landowners
- Do you need to introduce an IVF policy?
- Government plan to regulate e-scooters on public roads is overdue but legislation must be robust
- Companies (Strategic Report) (Climate Related Financial Disclosure) Regulations
Podcasts
- Episode 67: E-Scooters, the Law and the Implications for Those With Visual Impairments
- Episode 66: IP Issues in an Economic Downturn
- Episode 65: Whistleblowing in the UK and Beyond
- Episode 62: ESG and Corporate Occupiers of Real Estate
- Episode 60: What Is ESG And Why It Should Matter To Your Business
- Episode 57: The State of The Care Sector and The Recent Care Reform Proposals
- Episode 55: A Potential Conveyancing Revolution – Consumer Protection Regulations
- Episode 47: Data Protection and Privacy Claims - What the Recent Cases Mean for Organisations
- Episode 36: Pensions and Retirement Planning
- Episode 33: New Ways of Working – Embedding Flexible, Agile and Hybrid Working in Your Business
Webinars
Latest Insight & News
- Sustainability, sport and the law – governance and contracts
- Sport and Sustainability: The race to green
- An unequal playing field? Tackling gender inequality in rugby
Articles
- Player Welfare Conference (Video)
- Sustainability, sport and the law – governance and contracts
- Mental health in sport – how is the narrative changing?
- Adaptive snow sports: Advice on how to get started
- The top 8 most dangerous winter sports and what you 'must-do' before jetting off on holiday
- Data protection in sport – tackling GDPR issues
- World Cup 2022: eight workplace issues HR need to be aware of
Podcasts
- Episode 1: Disability Sport
- Episode 24: The Life-changing Impact of a Serious Injury
- Episode 35: Embracing Equality and Diversity
- Episode 36: Pensions and Retirement Planning
- Episode 46: Recovery And Rehabilitation After A Serious Injury Abroad
- Episode 50: Women in Sport - Women and Wellbeing
- Episode 52: Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
- Episode 53: Mental Health in Elite Sport with Lloyd Ashley
- Episode 54: Menopause in the Workplace
- Episode 56: Managing and Preventing Injury in Sport
- Episode 58: Bike Week 2022 – Cyclists' Safety
Reports
- Sustainability in Sport Report
- Competing for Growth: The Impact of the Sports Industry On UK City Economies
Webinars
Latest Insight & News
- Climate Change Litigation – a growing global trend
- Discover the UK’s top overseas investors
- Discover The Most Attractive UK Cities For Investment
Articles
- What are the main challenges for businesses trying to implement an ESG strategy? (Video)
- A Nightmare Before Christmas: Deadline Looms For Replacement Of EU Standard Contractual Clauses
- ESG: Are parent companies liable for their subsidiaries' impact?
- Sleepless in Seattle: Discussing the latest legal developments at the American Association for Justice’s 2022 Annual Convention
- What you need to know about doing business in Canada
- Government announces ‘outcomes-based’ approach to granting UK GDPR data adequacy status to countries prioritised as International Data Partners
- English Law on the World Stage: Why London is still the forum of choice for international litigants
- Is the UK still attracting M&A from abroad?
- The Lugano Convention – “no”, at least for now?
- How attractive is the UK when it comes to FDI?
- Foreign direct investment - where is Europe’s most attractive city for real estate investment?
- National security in the UK: Key takeaways for investors
FLI Spring Conference 2022 – Key Takeaways
There are a number of issues affecting organisations that do business internationally. But the good news is these issues also offer an opportunity. Take a look at our key takeaways from the 2022 First Law International Spring Conference.
Podcasts
- Episode 66: IP Issues in an Economic Downturn
- Episode 65: Whistleblowing in the UK and Beyond
- Episode 64: HR Considerations For Neurodivergent Colleagues
- Episode 62: ESG and Corporate Occupiers of Real Estate
- Episode 60: What Is ESG And Why It Should Matter To Your Business
- Episode 47: Data Protection and Privacy Claims - What the Recent Cases Mean for Organisations
- Episode 43: Manufacturing - What the 2050 Net Zero Goal Means for Manufacturers
- Episode 41: Doing Business and Expanding Operations in the US
- Episode 37: Doing business in the USA
- Episode 35: Embracing Equality and Diversity
Latest Insight & News
- Episode 62: ESG and Corporate Occupiers of Real Estate
- Succession planning for farms and estates – when is it too early to start?
- Redefining the Office
- London's closing schools: Is the housing crisis creating a lost generation?
Articles
- The Building Safety Act 2022 and how it impacts commercial properties
- Planning and the Public Sector Equality Duty: A reminder
- Nutrient Neutrality: A strategic solution is finally in sight
- Water Woes: What role can the planning system play in holding water companies to account?
- LURB's Labour's Lost? A recap of the last few days in the world of Planning Reform
- Festive funding rows: CIL, planning fees & local authority funding
- Joint Tenancies Vs Tenants In Common: Severance Of A Joint Tenancy
- An era of change and the need to bring planning back into focus...
- Dear Prime Minister: A Planning & Environmental Wish List
- Pretty Appealing: A selection box of recent High Court, Court of Appeal and Planning Appeal Decisions
- Interesting Times: Politics, Power, Planning Reform & Article 4 Directions
Podcasts
- Episode 66: IP Issues in an Economic Downturn
- Episode 62: ESG and Corporate Occupiers of Real Estate
- Episode 60: What Is ESG And Why It Should Matter To Your Business
- Episode 57: The State of The Care Sector and The Recent Care Reform Proposals
- Episode 55: A Potential Conveyancing Revolution – Consumer Protection Regulations
Webinars
Latest Insight & News
- As plans are drawn up to regulate the cosmetic treatments industry what are the key considerations you need to be aware of to stay safe?
- Empowering consumer brands: the significance of modern slavery statements
- ESG and the future of the High Street
Articles
- William Hill Group businesses to pay record £19.2m for failures
- Retail Week Live: ESG reflections
- Upskilling is key to retail sector success
- Manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers: Sustaining green claims throughout the supply chain
- Survey Reveals The Reality Of 'Quiet Firing' In The Consumer Sector
- Tesco facing UK lawsuit over F&F working conditions
- Will it be a World Cup to remember for the Consumer sector?
- Is co-retailing the answer?
- John Lewis – ditching retail for real estate
- At a time when the cost of living is rising, what matters most to consumers?
Podcasts
- Episode 66: IP Issues in an Economic Downturn
- Episode 65: Whistleblowing in the UK and Beyond
- Episode 62: ESG and Corporate Occupiers of Real Estate
- Episode 60: What Is ESG And Why It Should Matter To Your Business
- Episode 52: Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Webinars
Latest Insight & News
- Survey Reveals The Reality Of Quiet Firing In The Manufacturing Sector
- UK Manufacturing Sector Continues to Attract Overseas Investors According To Latest M&A Analysis
- Creating a crisis: energy woes and rising costs causing issues for manufacturers
Articles
- Save your USP: Withstanding the cost of living crisis and disputing increases in supplier costs
- What makes making things so hard? The continuing pressures faced by manufacturers
- Manufacturing and collaborative R&D - Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, and Yamaha work together on standardised battery
- When it rains, it pours! - 2022: The perfect storm in manufacturing?
- Companies (Strategic Report) (Climate Related Financial Disclosure) Regulations
Podcasts
- Episode 66: IP Issues in an Economic Downturn
- Episode 65: Whistleblowing in the UK and Beyond
- Episode 60: What Is ESG And Why It Should Matter To Your Business
- Episode 52: Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
- Episode 47: Data Protection and Privacy Claims - What the Recent Cases Mean for Organisations
- Episode 43: Manufacturing - What the 2050 Net Zero Goal Means for Manufacturers
Webinars
Articles
- ESG and securities lending
- Crypto-assets: An Emerging Asset Forming Part Of Financial Settlements
- NFTs in the music industry and your intellectual property
- Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs): what next for 2021’s word of the year?
- Personal Taxation of Cryptoassets - Income Tax and Capital Gain Tax
Podcasts
- Episode 63: The Effect of the Cost of Living Crisis on Pension Contributions
- Episode 60: What Is ESG And Why It Should Matter To Your Business
Webinars
Latest Insight & News
We have selected a few topical issues below, but for more inspiration on your sector or area of interest, click through to our media library here.
Contact Details
For all ESG enquiries, please contact our ESG advisors with the information below.
Sectors
Our specialist sports lawyers have in-depth knowledge of the sports sector, many of them coming from sporting clubs and organisations themselves. They bring this passion and experience to a broad spectrum of ESG related services tailored to this industry, from corporate governance and compliance to environmental planning of a new stadium to awareness training on Diversity and Inclusion. For more information visit our Sport Sector ESG page.
The manufacturing sector is at the forefront of both the challenges and opportunities of building a sustainable business. From energy and emissions and waste management to responsible sourcing and large diverse workforces and work environments, our multi-disciplinary team of experts can help with achieving both the short-term wins and long-term goals. For more information visit our Manufacturing Sector ESG page.
Whether you are a developer, investor or occupier, there are significant considerations to ensure that properties are built and operated efficiently and responsibly. Our expert legal teams can advise across multiple real estate sectors to assist you in complying with regulations and managing the environmental and social impact of any property or development. From implementing of green leases and issuing of environmental permits to sophisticated environmental planning expertise, the team can guide you to achieve your ESG goals. For more information visit our Real Estate Sector ESG page.
Consumer facing and retail businesses are often in the spotlight when it comes to being responsible businesses. Fair labour practices, hyper consumerism and waste, safe working environments, packaging and marketing claims are all in a day’s work for these businesses. Our diverse team of consumer and retail specialists can advise on how to anticipate and plan for ESG considerations in this fast-moving environment to protect your business and ensure sustainable growth. For more information visit our Consumer Sector ESG page.
