Webinar: ESG in the Venture Ecosystem – Critical ESG Developments and Trends for Investors and Portfolio Companies

Orrick collaborated with the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) to present ‘ESG in the Venture Ecosystem – Critical ESG Developments and Trends for Investors and Portfolio Companies.’  The webinar was recorded on November 9, 2021 and is available for viewing below.

Heightened investor expectations and regulatory developments are driving the creation and adoption of ESG measures appropriate for private companies. Orrick Partner Ashley Walter led a panel featuring Tracy Barba (Executive Director, Global Head of ESG at 500 Global), Alex Haskell (Senior Corporate Counsel at Salesforce Ventures), and James Joaquin (Co-Founder & Managing Director at Obvious Ventures). The discussion examined the forces at play, emerging best practices, and anticipated developments when it comes to investor ESG requirements and private company ESG practices. Attendees included leading investors and prominent members within the NVCA community.

For more information or questions, please contact Orrick's ESG Team.