In response to social pressure as well as regulatory drivers, Environmental, Social and Governance issues have become mainstream for the business community in recent years. The business community recognised that a strong ESG proposition can lead to higher value creation, and many businesses have taken an increasingly proactive stance towards meeting sustainability goals.
Despite shifting political sentiment, climate risk remains acute, amid clear evidence of worsening climate impacts. However, geopolitical uncertainty has meant that sustainability goals are evolving, with increasing focus on operational resilience. Recent conflicts, trade tensions and shifts in the geopolitical landscape have highlighted the need to build greater resilience to systemic risks into our business models.
The ESG and sustainability agenda therefore touches almost every aspect of a business and can have profound strategic and operational implications. The breadth of ESG and sustainability considerations and the pace of change in public sentiment, market expectations and the regulatory landscape present an immense challenge as well as a wealth of opportunity. At the same time, the global ESG risk landscape is evolving rapidly, with novel ESG litigation and regulatory action emerging across a host of jurisdictions, including in relation to "greenwashing", business & human rights and climate change.
Our cross-disciplinary team of market-leading experts provides holistic advice on the full spectrum of ESG and sustainability issues, combining in-depth knowledge of ESG law, regulation and best practice with our understanding of your business.
