ESG trends to watch in 2026
The Freshfields ESG Risk & Advisory group explores the ESG trends we expect will shape the global regulatory, litigation and corporate strategy landscape in 2026.
ESG trends to watch in 2026
Part 1 explores how geopolitical divergence and shifting regulatory approaches are reshaping ESG risk in 2026. It highlights a more complex litigation landscape, growing use of novel arguments including attribution science and increasing claims linked to climate impacts, supply chains, human rights and allegations of greenwashing.
Recorded as at 30 January.
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