LAU34261 Responsible Business, Esg And Ethics

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this module, students should:

• have an informed view on the role of businesses in society;
• appreciate the meaning of sustainability and how regulation can drive sustainable practices in businesses;
• be able to engage in a theoretically informed analysis of the reasons why businesses and individuals behave in an irresponsible or unethical manner;
• identify ESG (environment, social and governance) risks and challenges for businesses and appreciate how they might be addressed;
• understand how ESG is measured;
• have developed the skills of ethical analysis and reflection necessary for the business and legal environment; and
• identify specific tools and strategies for implementing responsible business initiatives within businesses and law firms.

Module Content

This module explores the principles of responsible business and corporate social responsibility through the lens of ESG and Ethics. It focuses on topics such as: the purpose of business enterprises; the relationship between ethics and business; values and  responsible conduct; culture; the role of in-house legal counsel; sustainable regulation; sustainable finance; and ESG metrics and reporting.

There will be several guest lectures from experts and practitioners presenting the subject from the perspective of different stakeholders including managers, employees, in-house legal counsel, financiers, public-policy makers, regulators and the public.