Events To Attend

Events to Attend

Below is a list of Events that we think you should know about whether you are an experienced practitioner or a young practitioner looking to "up your game" or simply wanting to learn from others in the field and learn about new developments.

They include conferences, webinars or podcasts on any of the following topics:

Environmental, Social and Governance
Sustainability
Business Human Rights
Climate Law / Climate Justice

The events are organised by third-party organisers and which we have either spotted ourselves as being relevant or have been informed about. They are arranged chronologically.

Please feel free to let us know if you are organising anything. Currently, we only list UK online and in-person events and selected non-UK events held online.

The ESG Reset: Risk, Regulation, Responsibility & Resiliency, 12-13 Nov 25

A day of roundtables from legal experts and thought-provoking discussions, organised by Inside Practice & Legal ESG.

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices in the legal and business world are at an inflection point in 2025. Rapidly evolving political currents and global crises are forcing a rethink of ESG in the legal profession.

What worked a few years ago may no longer suffice, as lawyers now face a fragmented, volatile ESG landscape shaped by new political leadership, regulatory pushback, geopolitical conflict, and shifting investor attitudes.

The event is grounded in the pressing developments of 2025–2026, which together underscore why a fundamental reframing of ESG for lawyers is urgently necessary.
*The event is Complimentary for Inside Practice Community Members.*

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7th Annual Global Day of Action for Climate Justice, 17-18 Nov 25

This 25-hour 'Zoomathon' is organised by Law Students for Climate Accountability is being called the World’s Longest Day of Action. Join in at any point to hear different perspectives on a just transition away from fossil fuels, and how lawyers can participate. In addition to a deep dive into different elements of a just transition, the event will be engaging in a letter-writing campaign, asking regulators of different jurisdictions' legal professions to publish guidance on the responsibilities of lawyers with respect to climate change. RSVP required.

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Environmental Permitting Regime, 20 Nov 25

Join UKELA South West and Legal Voices for the Future for their first joint hybrid event to discuss the environmental permitting regime (EPR), and the way in which the EPR will be impacted by the ever changing world we live in.

An experienced panel of both legal and technical minds will be discussing a number of wide ranging examples where the panel predicts there to be friction between the regime and the requirements, from data centres to water quality monitoring.

Join online or in-person at Burges Salmon’s Bristol office.

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UKELA: The Annual Garner Lecture, 25 Nov 25

Distinguished speaker, and UKELA Patron, Baroness Young of Old Scone, will reflect on leadership and change across the environmental sector, drawing on her wide-ranging experience in environmental, public sector, and charitable leadership roles.

Fellow Patron Tom Burke CBE will chair the evening, with the main event hosted by Ashurst in London, and live streaming from Garner Hubs around the UK, including Manchester, with more locations to be announced.

The Garner Lecture is not just a keynote - it is a chance to connect with colleagues across the UKELA community. Join in person or at a regional hub to connect with colleagues, share ideas and enjoy drinks and networking after the lecture.

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Roundtable: Human Rights in Global Supply Chains, 9 Dec 25

Since the adoption of the UNGPs in 2011, states have increasingly sought to transform these voluntary standards into binding legal obligations governing corporate human rights impacts across global supply chains. A growing body of national and regional legislation reflects this shift from soft to hard law. Leading examples include the UK Modern Slavery Act, France's Duty of Vigilance Law, Germany's Supply Chain Due Diligence Act, Norway's Transparency Act, and the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).

While these laws draw inspiration from the UNGPs, they differ significantly in scope, nature of duties, enforcement mechanisms, and sanctions. Crucially, they have all been adopted by home states of major transnational corporations — jurisdictions such as the UK, Germany, and France — that play a central role in regulating corporate conduct beyond their borders. Collectively, these initiatives mark a fundamental evolution in how states seek to shape corporate responsibility for human rights throughout global value chains.

BIICL's project examines and compares the effectiveness of these home state regulatory models in influencing corporate behaviour. It explores how companies respond to different legislative approaches, how enforcement and oversight mechanisms are functioning in practice, and what this means for the protection of human rights in complex supply chains.

At this roundtable, BIICL's research team will present initial findings from this comparative study and invite reflections and feedback from key stakeholders — including policymakers, companies, civil society organisations, and academics.

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Events to Attend

The ESG Reset: Risk, Regulation, Responsibility & Resiliency, 12-13 Nov 25

7th Annual Global Day of Action for Climate Justice, 17-18 Nov 25

Environmental Permitting Regime, 20 Nov 25

UKELA: The Annual Garner Lecture, 25 Nov 25

Roundtable: Human Rights in Global Supply Chains, 9 Dec 25

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Events to Attend

The ESG Reset: Risk, Regulation, Responsibility & Resiliency, 12-13 Nov 25

7th Annual Global Day of Action for Climate Justice, 17-18 Nov 25

Environmental Permitting Regime, 20 Nov 25

UKELA: The Annual Garner Lecture, 25 Nov 25

Roundtable: Human Rights in Global Supply Chains, 9 Dec 25

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