Skip to main content
All Posts By

Allen Campbell

Allen Campbell, JD, Columbia Law School; MBA, University of Chicago. Founder and CEO of McAlan LC Leading light in Sustainability. Deep understanding of the theory and practice of ESG. Creator of the R-ESG model, where R stands for “resilience”. Informed by experience as a business lawyer, investment banker and entrepreneur. Authority on Value Chain Sustainability legislation. Adept at helping businesses and stakeholders “do ESG” well.

ESG Litigation Risk Is the Leading Litigation Risk in 2024 ESG/Sustainability

ESG Litigation Risk Is the Leading Litigation Risk in 2024

ESG started off as a choice. Grounded in the sentiments of Corporate Social Responsibility and Ethical Investing, ESG meant that you chose to act in accordance with your values and not merely for the sake of financial profits. Those days are long over.  Today many investors and customers expect or even require companies to “do ESG”. What had been “voluntary”…
Allen Campbell
January 31, 2024
Greenwash California
New California Anti-Greenwashing Law Is Now in Effect ESG/Sustainability

New California Anti-Greenwashing Law Is Now in Effect

For at least a decade or so, hearing that they need to be better stewards of our planetary environment, many companies have responded with public and investor relations campaigns showcasing their environmental virtues. Unfortunately, many of the alleged virtues are exaggerated, misleading or outright falsehoods. Critics call it “greenwashing”.
Allen Campbell
January 17, 2024
The Expanding Meaning of the Term “Value Chain” ESG/SustainabilityValue Chain Sustainability Laws

The Expanding Meaning of the Term “Value Chain”

The term “value chain” has expanded in recent years as part of the expanding attention and scope of sustainability and ESG. It now includes activities and uses that are not directly under a company’s ownership or control. Accordingly, the scope of a company’s responsibility is increasing. This is, of course, challenging for management, and controversial.
Allen Campbell
November 22, 2023
deforestation
European Companies’ Supply Chains That Incorporate Seven Important Commodities Will Be Impacted by the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) ESG/Sustainability

European Companies’ Supply Chains That Incorporate Seven Important Commodities Will Be Impacted by the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)

Once again leveraging its position as the world’s third largest economy, the EU continues to lead the world in protecting the global environment. The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which became effective on June 29, 2023, will impact agricultural, forestry and business practices around the world.
Allen Campbell
November 8, 2023
Partnership Provides Sustainability/ESG Information, Advice And Solutions To Metals Supply Chain And Manufacturing Industries. Company News

Partnership Provides Sustainability/ESG Information, Advice And Solutions To Metals Supply Chain And Manufacturing Industries.

Greenway Steel LLC is pleased to announce that Greenway and McAlan LC are teaming up provide sustainability/ESG information, advice and solutions to the global Metals Supply Chain and Manufacturing Industries, which include Metal Service Centers & Other Metal Merchant Wholesalers, Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing, Machinery Manufacturing, Electrical Equipment, Appliance, & Component Manufacturing and Transportation Equipment Manufacturing. The Greenway/McAlan partnership provides…
Allen Campbell
October 13, 2023
Do Citizens Have a Constitutional Right to a Clean and Healthful Environment? ESG/Sustainability

Do Citizens Have a Constitutional Right to a Clean and Healthful Environment?

Over 1500 cases have been filed in courts around the world seeking relief from climate change. These cases have been based on various legal theories. A recent, highly unusual theory is that such rights are grounded in a state’s constitution. This constitutional theory has successfully argued in four noteworthy cases, one in Montana, the second in the Netherlands, the third…
Allen Campbell
October 4, 2023