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SUMMARY:Bridging the ESG divide: harmonising Global North standards with 
 Global South realities
DESCRIPTION:The proliferation of ESG regulations emanating from Europe\, 
 such as the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD)\, s
 ustainable finance and country-specific rules\, has created a complex co
 mpliance landscape for multinational corporations and their subsidiaries
 . These regulations mandate rigorous due diligence\, risk mitigation and
  remediation of human rights and environmental impacts\, coupled with ex
 tensive disclosure. The application of these Global North-centric standa
 rds to Global South contexts presents significant challenges for corpora
 te counsel on both sides of the equator\, resulting in data\, technology
 \, regulatory and cultural disconnects and misapplications. This panel o
 f in-house and external corporate counsel will explore those challenges 
 through real life examples and suggest practical strategies for bridging
  this divide. We will discuss innovative approaches to adapt compliance 
 frameworks\, enhance capacity building and leverage technology to stream
 line ESG compliance. The goal is to identify solutions that not only ens
 ure compliance but also create shared value\, fostering a more equitable
  and sustainable global business environment.\n
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