# Event Recap: Bridging Business, ESG, and Legal Ecosystems with Paul, Weiss

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February 11, 2021 ![Bridging the ESG Divide](/sites/default/files/styles/246w/public/assets/images/Picture1_23.png?itok=CdRrcHVK) In February 2021 in collaboration with [Paul, Weiss](https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwin7sGW96PvAhXAEVkFHQgfCWYQFjAAegQIARAE&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.paulweiss.com%2F&usg=AOvVaw3fzcKXD904xHHnrYZY2_Gt), NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business hosted a [webinar](https://www.paulweiss.com/insights/esg-thought-leadership/videos/paul-weiss-hosts-esg-virtual-webinar-bridging-the-divide-of-esg?id=39372), “Bridging the Divide of ESG: Linking Business and the Legal & Risk Ecosystems."

The speaker panel featured [Tensie Whelan](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/experience-stern/about/departments-centers-initiatives/centers-of-research/center-sustainable-business/about-csb/our-team/about-tensie-whelan), Professor and Director of NYU Stern CSB; [Paula Loop](https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulaloop1/), Assurance Partner at PwC’s Governance Insights Center; and [Michael Zuckert](https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-zuckert-a41b5823/), General Counsel of Silicon Valley Bank; and was moderated by [Dave Curran](https://www.linkedin.com/in/currandg/), Paul, Weiss Chief Sustainability and ESG Officer.

The webinar explored the following topics: - The growing significance of ESG commitments in corporate values to key stakeholders.
- The long-term benefits to financial performance from managing material ESG risks.
- Actionable ways for companies to bridge business, legal, and governance objectives through transparency.
- Practical steps towards ESG integration within a company.

Watch the recording [here](https://www.paulweiss.com/insights/esg-thought-leadership/videos/paul-weiss-hosts-esg-virtual-webinar-bridging-the-divide-of-esg?id=39372).