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Essential ESG is a podcast series that breaks down topical issues affecting the rapidly evolving environmental, social and governance landscape in Australia and beyond. Presented by Corrs Chambers Westgarth, it offers bite-sized insights for business on navigating sustainability risks and opportunities.

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In the latest episode of Corrs’ Essential ESG podcast, Sophie Parr is joined by partners Anna White and Kate Gill-Herdman to discuss Australia’s mandatory climate reporting regime and unpack the lessons learned following the first cycle of reporting.... more

In the latest episode of Corrs’ Essential ESG podcast, Phoebe Wynn‑Pope is joined by Caroline Marshall to explore Australia’s new Scams Prevention Framework and its implications across the financial services, telecommunications and digital platform s... more

In the latest episode of Corrs’ Essential ESG podcast, Dr Phoebe Wynn‑Pope is joined by Dr James Cockayne, NSW Anti‑Slavery Commissioner, for a timely discussion on the State’s evolving approach to modern slavery risk management.

Phoebe and James ex... more

In the latest episode of Corrs’ Essential ESG podcast, Lara Hall and Kate Gill‑Herdman discuss the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) updated guidance on sustainability collaborations.

They explore how the refreshed guidance – w... more

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Recent Guests

Caroline Marshall
Partner, Causes Investigations and Inquiries practice group, expert in corporate and financial crime
Corrs Chambers Westgarth
Episode: Essential ESG: Episode 29 – Inside Australia’s new Scams Prevention Framework
James Cockayne
NSW Anti‑Slavery Commissioner, inaugural holder of the role
NSW Anti‑Slavery Commissioner
Episode: Essential ESG: Episode 28 – In conversation with Dr James Cockayne, NSW Anti Slavery Commissioner
Lara Hall
Partner in Corrs Competition team
Corrs Chambers Westgarth
Episode: Essential ESG: Episode 27 – Unpacking the ACCC’s guidance on modern slavery and sustainability collaborations
Dr. Phoebe Wynn-Pope
Head of Corrs Responsible Business and ESG team
Corrs Chambers Westgarth
Episode: Essential ESG: Episode 25 – Operating responsibly in conflict-affected areas: the role of grievance mechanisms
Robert McCorquodale
International lawyer, professor, and UN Working Group member
UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights
Episode: Essential ESG: Episode 24 – In conversation with Professor Robert McCorquodale
James North
Head of technology, media and telecommunications, advisor on digital infrastructure and AI governance
Corrs Chambers Westgarth
Episode: ESSENTIAL ESG SPECIAL EDITION - Responsible AI governance: emerging legal risks and regulatory trends

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Phoebe Wynn-Pope
Host of Essential ESG and head of the Responsible Business and ESG team at Corrs Chambers Westgarth.
Kate Gill-Herdman
Special counsel in the Responsible Business and ESG team and host of Essential ESG.

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Essential ESG: Episode 27 – Unpacking the ACCC’s guidance on modern slavery and sustainability collaborations
Q: Could you give us an overview of the updates to the ACCC guidance on Sustainability Collaboration?
The guidance clarifies the competition law risks in sustainability collaborations, outlines low‑risk collaboration frameworks, and provides case studies showing how information sharing can occur without triggering anti-competitive concerns, especially when guardrails are in place and independent business decisions are maintained.
Essential ESG: Episode 25 – Operating responsibly in conflict-affected areas: the role of grievance mechanisms
Q: What about the design of operational level grievance mechanisms—what should be prioritized at the outset?
Prioritize community consultation, context-specific design, accessibility for diverse groups (including women and people with disabilities), confidentiality, fast escalation for safeguarding issues, and mechanisms for continuous learning and improvement.
Essential ESG: Episode 25 – Operating responsibly in conflict-affected areas: the role of grievance mechanisms
Q: Phoebe, first, can you walk us through what defines a conflict affected high-risk area? Where are they?
A conflict affected high-risk area has enough instability or proximity to conflict to create weak rule of law, limited government capacity, and heightened community vulnerability, which in turn elevates the potential for environmental, health, and human rights impacts from operations.
Essential ESG: Episode 28 – In conversation with Dr James Cockayne, NSW Anti Slavery Commissioner
Q: Could you expand a little bit about that and on the findings of those reports and your recommendations going forwards?
Cockayne explains that the NSW governance approach has evolved through ongoing reporting and a sequence of inquiries into procurement practices. He notes incremental improvements across government capabilities, rising attention to risk management across the supply chain, and the need for coordinated, centralised capabilities to manage modern slavery risks rather than individual agencies duplicating efforts.

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A clear throughline across recent episodes is the practical navigation of ESG, regulatory compliance, and human rights within business. Discussions frequently center on governance frameworks, due diligence, and accountability—ranging from scams prevention and consumer protection to modern slavery regulations, responsible AI governance, and grievance mechanisms in high-risk jurisdictions. Notable guests bring senior legal expertise, government or international perspectives, and practical, risk-managed approaches to implementing ESG programs in large organizations. The show often pairs in-house or professional services perspectives with regulatory updates, emphasizing collaborative, cross-sector solutions for responsible business and sustaina... more

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