ESG has moved far beyond being a voluntary commitment. National and international regulations, particularly at the EU level, are increasingly transforming ESG principles into binding obligations, from climate and environmental risk management to human rights, supply chain due diligence, and corporate governance. With stricter rules come greater legal risks for companies and, inevitably, more disputes.
Arbitration is attracting growing attention in this context. This session of the Lunch DIScussions series will explore how arbitration’s features of confidentiality, flexibility, and international enforceability may make it a particularly relevant mechanism for resolving ESG-related conflicts. The panel will also consider whether arbitration institutions should develop specific rules to address the growing number of ESG disputes, examine ESG issues in both commercial and investor-state arbitration, review the role of ESG clauses in contractual agreements, and explore proactive measures to reduce the risk of such disputes. At the same time, the rapidly evolving legal framework around ESG obligations is creating new challenges and opportunities for both businesses and practitioners, which the panel will also examine in detail.
Lunch DIScussions
Arbitrating ESG: Legal Developments and Practical Insights
Date: 9 October 2025, 1.00 - 2.00 pm
The event will take place as a video conference.
For further information please refer to the programme. Participation in this event is free of charge.
Registration
Please register on or before 7 October 2025 via the link below. By registering you accept the DIS General Terms and Conditions for Conferences and Workshops.