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Moving between areas as diverse as legal, compliance, reputation and risk with ease, the general counsel also works in tandem with the board as well as front-line teams responsible for disclosure, reporting and ethics. GCs are best positioned to lead the way on ESG.
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In this ESG Roadmap, we offer next steps for boards that are wondering where to start: Where can boards learn more about ESG metrics? What kind of data should organizations be prepared to collect?
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In this buyer's guide, we explore what a market-leading ESG solution should look like and highlight the key areas organizations should be prioritizing as they embark on their search.