Between the global pandemic, social justice movements, extreme weather events, political upheaval and supply chain disruptions, the last 18 months have seen a fast-tracked focus by investors, consumers and the public on corporate sustainability and ethics. But adopting such environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards is challenging and fraught with risk, especially if done in a rush, according to three ESG experts who spoke on the pitfalls and best practices in this emerging field during a recent program sponsored by Strafford CLE Webinars. The panelists all advised taking a proactive, data-forward approach now before regulatory mandates become the norm. See “Taking Advantage of the Intersection of ESG and Compliance,” (Apr. 28, 2021).