Climate Quicksand? Navigating the Shifting Climate and Sustainability Legal Landscape

Corporations face a fragmented but high-stakes regulatory landscape where the cost of inaction includes not only legal penalties, but also restricted access to capital and reputational damage. This panel brings together a cross-functional powerhouse of legal experts, in-house counsel, climate scientists, and strategic consultants to provide a playbook for managing the “shifting sands” of global climate compliance.

This event is hosted by GSI Environmental, and the Bar Association of San Francisco. The panel will be moderated by Dr. Becky Twohey, Principal Scientist, GSI Environmental, and featuring panelists:

Jayni Hein, Co-Chair, Climate Practice at Covington & Burling LLP and Former White House Senior Director

Michael Steffen, Head of Climate Analytics at Watershed

Albert Chung, Principal Engineer, GSI Environmental and Climate & GHG Accounting Leader Kristen Sanders, Attorney at Good Food Holdings, LLC

What to Expect

The moderated panel discussion will examine the most consequential climate disclosure and regulatory developments in California, across the United States, and in Europe. The conversation will be followed by an interactive audience Q&A, offering candid insights from practitioners working at the front lines of compliance, reporting, and risk management.

The evening will conclude with a reception featuring light food, wine, and beer, providing an opportunity to connect with panelists and peers across legal, finance, risk, and sustainability functions.

Key Questions We’ll Explore

Where do California SB 253 and SB 261 stand today, and what should companies be doing now?What is the real impact of federal shifts, including the rescission of the endangerment finding?How do U.S. developments compare to Europe’s evolving requirements, including Omnibus, and when will filings begin?Why is convergence around IFRS sustainability standards accelerating, and what does that mean for global companies?What are the most significant implementation challenges companies are facing right now?What will climate disclosure look like one year from now?

Attendees will leave with clearer perspective on regulatory direction, stronger governance strategies to reduce greenwashing risk, and concrete steps to build resilience amid ongoing uncertainty.

Registration details: This event is being held in a secured building, so we kindly ask that all attendees also register through the BASF event link. This helps ensure everyone can breeze through security and enjoy a smooth arrival.

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