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What good looks like: Building an environmental governance programme for ecocide-level scrutiny

ESG, Sustainability & Reporting Scott Lane 4/15/26 ESG, Sustainability & Reporting Scott Lane 4/15/26

What good looks like: Building an environmental governance programme for ecocide-level scrutiny

What does good environmental governance look like under ecocide-level scrutiny? The standard is higher than most organisations think.

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From compliance to governance: How boards should be thinking about ecocide risk

ESG, Sustainability & Reporting Scott Lane 4/15/26 ESG, Sustainability & Reporting Scott Lane 4/15/26

From compliance to governance: How boards should be thinking about ecocide risk

Ecocide risk can’t be managed as a compliance exercise. It requires direct board-level governance.

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Ecocide, attribution science and the emerging case for corporate liability

ESG, Sustainability & Reporting Scott Lane 4/15/26 ESG, Sustainability & Reporting Scott Lane 4/15/26

Ecocide, attribution science and the emerging case for corporate liability

The defence of scientific uncertainty is disappearing. Attribution science is making corporate environmental liability far harder to contest.

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The ICC proposal: What it would mean for business if ecocide becomes an international crime

ESG, Sustainability & Reporting Scott Lane 4/15/26 ESG, Sustainability & Reporting Scott Lane 4/15/26

The ICC proposal: What it would mean for business if ecocide becomes an international crime

What if environmental destruction became an international crime? The ICC proposal on ecocide could redefine accountability for business leaders.

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Ecocide and the supply chain: Why your liability does not stop at your factory gate

ESG, Sustainability & Reporting Scott Lane 4/15/26 ESG, Sustainability & Reporting Scott Lane 4/15/26

Ecocide and the supply chain: Why your liability does not stop at your factory gate

Where does your environmental liability really end? Under emerging ecocide frameworks, it extends across the supply chain.

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When environmental liability becomes personal: What ecocide means for directors

ESG, Sustainability & Reporting Scott Lane 4/15/26 ESG, Sustainability & Reporting Scott Lane 4/15/26

When environmental liability becomes personal: What ecocide means for directors

Environmental liability is becoming personal. #Ecocide laws are shifting risk from the company to the individuals making decisions.

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The EU Environmental Crime Directive: What boards must know before May 2026

ESG, Sustainability & Reporting Scott Lane 4/15/26 ESG, Sustainability & Reporting Scott Lane 4/15/26

The EU Environmental Crime Directive: What boards must know before May 2026

The EU has already moved. The Environmental Crime Directive is reshaping corporate liability ahead of 2026. Understand what boards need to know before May 2026.

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Ecocide is becoming a crime and your board needs to understand what that means

ESG, Sustainability & Reporting Scott Lane 4/15/26 ESG, Sustainability & Reporting Scott Lane 4/15/26

Ecocide is becoming a crime and your board needs to understand what that means

Ecocide is moving from theory into criminal law. For boards, environmental risk is becoming personal liability.

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NIST CSF, ISO 27001 and the standards landscape – a plain-English guide for ESG teams

Governance, Risk & Corporate Leadership Scott Lane 4/9/26 Governance, Risk & Corporate Leadership Scott Lane 4/9/26

NIST CSF, ISO 27001 and the standards landscape – a plain-English guide for ESG teams

Too many cybersecurity frameworks, not enough clarity. NIST CSF 2.0 and ISO27001 are not competing standards – they work together to structure and prove cyber risk management.

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Your supply chain is your biggest cyber risk – but NIST CSF 2.0 helps you manage it

Governance, Risk & Corporate Leadership Scott Lane 4/9/26 Governance, Risk & Corporate Leadership Scott Lane 4/9/26

Your supply chain is your biggest cyber risk – but NIST CSF 2.0 helps you manage it

Cyber risk often enters through your supply chain, not your own systems. The NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 makes third-party risk a core governance priority.

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Cybersecurity is a material ESG issue – here is how to make the case

Governance, Risk & Corporate Leadership Scott Lane 4/9/26 Governance, Risk & Corporate Leadership Scott Lane 4/9/26

Cybersecurity is a material ESG issue – here is how to make the case

Your biggest cybersecurity risk may not sit inside your organisation. It sits across your supplychain. The NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 puts third-party risk at the centre of governance.

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Govern first: How NIST CSF 2.0's new function connects cyber risk to ESG leadership

Governance, Risk & Corporate Leadership Scott Lane 4/9/26 Governance, Risk & Corporate Leadership Scott Lane 4/9/26

Govern first: How NIST CSF 2.0's new function connects cyber risk to ESG leadership

Cybersecurity now starts with governance. The Govern function in the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 puts boards and leadership at the centre of cyber risk management.

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What is the NIST Cybersecurity Framework – and why should ESG professionals care?

Governance, Risk & Corporate Leadership Scott Lane 3/30/26 Governance, Risk & Corporate Leadership Scott Lane 3/30/26

What is the NIST Cybersecurity Framework – and why should ESG professionals care?

Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT concern. The NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 makes clear it is a governance and risk management issue – firmly within the ESG agenda.

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Understanding the scope and application of Canada's Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act

Supply Chain, Human Rights & Modern Slavery Scott Lane 12/6/25 Supply Chain, Human Rights & Modern Slavery Scott Lane 12/6/25

Understanding the scope and application of Canada's Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act

Discover the impact and compliance requirements of Canada's Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act. Ensure transparency and accountability in your supply chain today.

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Ten Things to Think About® when assessing a supplier for human rights risks

Supply Chain, Human Rights & Modern Slavery mike chew 12/6/25 Supply Chain, Human Rights & Modern Slavery mike chew 12/6/25

Ten Things to Think About® when assessing a supplier for human rights risks

Discover how to assess suppliers for human rights risks effectively. Learn key factors to consider in protecting your reputation and managing supply chain risks.

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Training requirements and implementation strategies for compliance with modern day slavery laws in Canada

Supply Chain, Human Rights & Modern Slavery mike chew 12/6/25 Supply Chain, Human Rights & Modern Slavery mike chew 12/6/25

Training requirements and implementation strategies for compliance with modern day slavery laws in Canada

Discover comprehensive training requirements and effective implementation strategies for compliance with modern slavery laws in Canada. Tailored training for different roles, reporting mandates, and best practices covered.

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Why CSOs should lead modern slavery prevention through cross-functional collaboration

Supply Chain, Human Rights & Modern Slavery mike chew 12/6/25 Supply Chain, Human Rights & Modern Slavery mike chew 12/6/25

Why CSOs should lead modern slavery prevention through cross-functional collaboration

Discover how CSOs drive modern slavery prevention with cross-functional collaboration. Learn strategic insights for human rights programs in organizations.

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