ESG Considerations in Oil and Gas Deals: Risks and Opportunities (Canada & Globally)
Article from: OGEL 5 (2020), in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
Abstract
This article provides an overview of emerging environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks and opportunities in the corporate arena and analyzes their implications in oil and gas mergers and acquisitions (M&A). This article: discusses the rise of ESG corporate regulation both within Canada and globally; reviews the increasing frequency of ESG-related director and corporate liability; examines the effect of a corporation's ESG program on its reputation and brand and the corresponding financial consequences; addresses the benefits of using ...