ESG: the Brussels Effect at a crossroads
18 Jun - 20 Jun 2025
Session information
ESG in North America – navigating change amid political transitions
Thursday 19 June (1500 - 1600)
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) |