ESG: the Brussels Effect at a crossroads

18 Jun - 20 Jun 2025

Session information

The impact of EU Directives in LATAM

Description

This session introduces the GRI-led alliance with leading LATAM law firms aimed at assessing how EU Sustainability Directives—such as the CSRD and CS3D—impact companies in Mexico, Colombia, Chile, and the wider region. With contributions from Legance as a European reference point, the study explores the readiness of Latin American companies to meet these evolving standards and how voluntary reporting has positioned them for EU market continuity. Key insights will highlight the critical role of legal advisors in embedding sustainability into corporate governance and procurement systems, as well as the importance of collaboration between legal and sustainability teams. Recent developments in Europe, including the Omnibus Directive, will also be addressed, offering contrast and context for how LATAM markets can adapt to ensure competitiveness in a tightening regulatory landscape.

Session / Workshop Chair(s)

John Vellone Borden Ladner Gervais, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Communications Officer, Power Law Committee

Speakers

Mariana Herrero Galicia Abogados, Mexico City, Mexico; Senior Vice Chair, Water Law Committee
Roberto Randazzo Legance, Milan, Italy; Secretary, Business Human Rights Committee