Demands on in-house legal teams have never been greater. In addition to anticipating and handling companies’ legal obligations, general counsel must now also manage the significant legal and reputational risks that arise from public commitments companies make in response to stakeholder demands that the private sector address the most pressing environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues of the day.
We often refer to this vast, overarching set of mandates as “superlaw.” These commitments — generally self-imposed and without the weight of law — are more akin to decrees than written statutes. Examples of “superlaw” include instances where companies publicly promise to reduce water usage, cut carbon emissions, pay a “living wage” or diversify their board and workforce.
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