ESG obligations are no longer confined to sustainability teams. In-house counsel are increasingly expected to advise on governance, climate reporting, disclosure obligations and the commercial implications of ESG across the organisation. This practical session will help you navigate the evolving regulatory landscape, manage greenwashing and disclosure risks, and provide effective advice to boards and senior leaders on ESG-related obligations. Explore how ESG considerations are shaping contracts, supply chain management, mergers and acquisitions, and broader business operations, and gain practical insights to help your organisation manage risk while responding to growing stakeholder and regulatory expectations.
Thursday, 5 November 2026
Description
Attend and earn 1 CPD unit in Substantive Law
This program is applicable to practitioners from all States & Territories
Chair:
Linda Martin, General Counsel, REMONDIS Australia Pty Ltd
1.00pm to 2.00pm ESG: Managing Risk, Compliance and Corporate Governance
- Exploring current and emerging legislation and regulation
- Governance and director duty obligations, advising boards and managing ESG risks
- Managing ESG risks including greenwashing and disclosure obligations
- ESG from a commercial lens with contracts, supply chain due diligence, mergers and acquisitions and business operations
Presented by Emma Peters, Director, Cowell Clarke; ESG specialist lawyer
Presenters
Linda Martin, General Counsel, REMONDIS Australia Pty Ltd
Linda is the General Counsel of REMONDIS Australia Pty Limited, a leading international and Australian waste, recycling, water and environmental services company. Prior to that, she held senior legal roles in property development, asset management and corporate governance with a top tier law firm and in-house with ASX listed Sydney Airport Corporation Ltd, Optus, Stockland and Colonial First State Global Asset Management. Linda and her legal team specialise in contract delivery and risk management across REMONDIS’ NSW, ACT, VIC, QLD and WA waste and water businesses, and liaise with regulators and local councils in relation to existing operations and new projects. REMONDIS is also is a leading innovator in the circular economy shift from landfills to EfW facilities in Australia and in navigating the regulatory regime to deliver bespoke EfW build and operational contracts.
Emma Peters, Director, Cowell Clarke
Emma Peters stands out as a visionary ESG specialist lawyer, whose expertise and innovative approaches make her an invaluable asset to businesses navigating the evolving landscape of corporate responsibility and compliance. Her blend of practical experience and deep legal acumen positions her as a leader in her field, dedicated to fostering responsible and sustainable business practices across the globe Emma’s speciality relates to compliance and strategy pertaining to environment, social and governance matters with particular expertise regarding modern slavery compliance, bribery and corruption, whistleblowing and sustainability. She dedicates her practice to advising entities on implementing systems and process including policies procedures and conducting investigations. She has also developed an online platform to facilitate entities undertaking supply chain due diligence. Emma also advises on general commercial matters including contractual negotiations and tender reviews With experience as in-house legal counsel, Emma has a real-world understanding of businesses operating on a global scale and the regulatory, compliance and legal framework associated with international operations Emma is regularly sought out to present on the evolving ESG landscape in Australia and Asia Pacific region.
This seminar is part of a series
In-House Counsel Series
Today's in-house counsel are expected to do far more than provide legal advice. They must navigate evolving regulatory frameworks, manage legal and commercial risk, support strategic decision-making and help their organisations respond to rapid technological and societal change. This practical webinar series has been designed specifically for in-house legal professionals, delivering timely guidance on the issues shaping legal practice and corporate governance. Across eight focused sessions, gain practical insights into employment law developments, privacy reform and AI governance, ESG and climate reporting, financial literacy, regulatory investigations and corporate misconduct, as well as the ethical, commercial and operational challenges facing modern legal teams. Equip yourself with the knowledge, skills and confidence to manage risk, enhance organisational resilience and deliver greater strategic value to your business.
Description
Attend the complete series and earn 10 CPD units including:
5 units in Substantive Law
3 units in Professional Skills
1 unit in Ethics & Professional Responsibility
1 unit in Practice Management and Business Skills
This program is applicable to practitioners from all States & Territories
*The full series is running from Thursday, 17 September 2026 to Thursday, 26 November 2026
If you register for the full series as a live online product after the date of an individual session, you will be sent the recording for the sessions that have passed. Alternatively, you can register for individual sessions by following the links below.
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