ESG Resources

Cooley’s resources for private companies related to environmental, social and governance.

Articles

California Adopts New Law Requiring VC Companies to Collect Diversity Data From Portfolio Company Founders

October 13, 2023
All about Senate Bill 14, California’s diversity reporting law


What Is ESG?

June 13, 2023
A primer on ESG for startups


Why ESG Matters

June 13, 2023
ESG is not only a concern for public companies


The Alphabet Soup of ESG

June 13, 2023
Overview of the ESG acronyms relevant to your business


ESG Checklist for Startups

June 13, 2023
A roadmap for early-stage companies


Webinars

Sowing Your Sustainability Strategies: ESG Frameworks for High-Growth Private Companies – Early Stage

June 15, 2023
Insights on building ESG initiatives and strategies


Sowing Your Sustainability Strategies: ESG Frameworks for High-Growth Private Companies – Fireside Chat

June 22, 2023
A discussion with Allbirds founder Joey Zwillinger and board member Dan Levitan


Sowing Your Sustainability Strategies: ESG Frameworks for High-Growth Private Companies – Late Stage

June 29, 2023
How to manage ESG reporting as your company matures and nears an exit



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Climate and Sustainability Regulations: 2024 End-of-Year Review

Look back at key developments in climate and sustainability regulation in 2024, with a focus on important issues to anticipate in 2025 – in particular, the global rise of sustainability reporting.