The Law and Ethics of ESG in the Energy Transition
On 30th April CCLS and Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Milan held in-depth session exploring the law and ethics of environmental, social and governance in the energy transition.
On 30th April we were very happy to welcome CCLS and Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Milan (UCSC) alumni to a lecture exploring the law and ethics of environmental, social and governance (ESG) in the energy transition. This event was jointly hosted by CCLS and UCSC.
Maria Barracco (Human Rights LLM, 2021) commented about the event: “The Law and Ethics of ESG in The Energy Transition was an excellent place to discuss the challenges brought by emerging ESG regulations. ESG being a key issue in the legal field nowadays, it was great to hear the views of scholars working in this discipline and to listen to other attendees´ perspectives. This event was also a great opportunity to connect with Alumni from the Università Cattolica, and to celebrate being a QMUL Alumni."
Selah Broux (Public International Law LLM, 2021) added: "Attending the QMUL-Cattolica Alumni Event was a fantastic opportunity to engage with the latest academic and regulatory thinking on ESG and the energy transition. As someone working in the legal, environmental, and climate change sector, I found Dr Tibisay Morgandi’s presentation particularly insightful—her remarks sparked meaningful reflection on the evolving regulatory landscape. Beyond the discussions, the event offered a chance to reconnect with fellow alumni, exchange perspectives across jurisdictions, and reflect on the influence of our shared academic background. It was a great reminder of the continued relevance and impact of the CCLS network."
The event included the following programme:
Dr Tibisay Morgandi (Associate Professor of International Energy Law, Queen Mary University of London) discussed how emerging due diligence regulatory frameworks, such as the EU Conflict Minerals Regulation, the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D) may come into conflict with trade rules. Dr Morgandi covered due diligence requirements related to human rights, environmental sustainability and climate change, corporate responsibility, and supply chain transparency and their interaction with global trade rules.
Dr Daniele D’Alvia (Assistant Professor of Banking and Finance Law, Queen Mary University of London) provided a comparative and strategic perspective on how financial regulators in the UK and EU are embedding ESG into prudential frameworks. His presentation examined evolving regulatory expectations for banks, insurers, and financial institutions, focusing on the alignment of capital and risk with climate targets. With the UK Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA)’s leading on climate-related financial risk supervision and the EU integrating ESG into the Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR)/Capital Requirements Directive (CRD) regime, this discussion explored the intersection of regulation, ethics, and financial resilience in a low-carbon economy.
The panel was moderated by Tommaso Migliore, CEO and Founder of MDOTM Ltd, a global provider of AI-driven investment solutions for institutional investors, and Board Member of the Ludovico Necchi Alumni Association of the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore.
This event was a unique opportunity to connect, be inspired, and celebrate CCLS QMUL alumni, students and academics and to network with alumni from Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore.
The talk was followed by a drinks reception in Room 2.1.