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The ESG Turn of Directors' Fiduciary Duties from the Perspective of the New Company Law

新《公司法》视角下董事信义义务的ESG转向

Explores how directors' fiduciary duties may shift toward ESG considerations under the revised Company Law.

Brief English Introduction

This article examines how ESG concerns can be embedded in directors’ duties under the revised Company Law. It is useful for moving from CSR principles to board-level obligations.

Teaching Notes

Ask students whether an ESG turn expands directors’ discretion, increases liability, or both.