ESG: the Brussels Effect at a crossroads

18 Jun - 20 Jun 2025

Session information

ESG in North America – navigating change amid political transitions

Description

The ESG landscape in North America is evolving rapidly as political transitions in Mexico and the US, along with recent elections in Canada, reshape priorities and regulatory frameworks across the region. This panel will explore how these changes are influencing ESG policies, disclosure requirements and corporate strategies.

Key topics include the US’s new administration’s approach to ESG-related matters; Mexico’s progress on sustainable financing taxonomy and reporting regulations; and Canada’s continued leadership in ESG reporting, diversity and indigenous inclusion. Panellists will also examine how North America’s regulatory approaches align with or diverge from global ESG standards and the implications for cross-border operations.

Join industry leaders and legal experts to analyse the future of ESG regulation and its impact on businesses navigating this dynamic environment.

Session / Workshop Chair(s)

Luis Burgueno Colin Von Wobeser & Sierra, Mexico City, Mexico

Speakers

Abigail Arellano Natixis, Paris, France
Cristina Calvar Winston & Strawn LLP, New York, New York, USA
Stephanie Stimpson Torys LLP, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; Treasurer, Energy, Environment, Natural Resources and Infrastructure Law Section (SEERIL)