Sustainable business

Sustainable Business

Welcome to our Sustainable Business hub. On these pages you will find resources designed to help you and your business to anticipate regulatory developments, proactively manage risk and achieve your sustainable business objectives.

Sustainability, CSR, environmental, social and governance (ESG) and other responsible investment considerations are now firmly on the corporate agenda. A considered and proactive approach is required to ensure reputational and commercial demands are balanced against compliance and legal liabilities.

The sustainable business agenda covers a broad spectrum of issues, as illustrated by the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, the world’s blueprint for a sustainable future. The UN aims to implement its vision for a better world by 2030 and the need for meaningful change is likely to become increasingly urgent over the next decade.

We have focussed our contribution on the issues which resonate most with our clients:

Please see our Spotlight on ESG page on Linkedin

ESG/sustainable finance

Sustainable finance is of rapidly growing importance as increasing regulatory pressures and demand from investors promote the incorporation of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors in investment portfolios. ESG and sustainable business - ESG and sustainable finance

Climate, environment and resources

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People, diversity and inclusion

At Travers Smith, diversity and creating an inclusive workplace is valuable to us and to our clients. An outline of the key legal and regulatory issues and our views on best practice across the business community are set out below.

Corporate governance and stewardship

Corporate governance

At Travers Smith, good corporate governance is valuable to us and to our clients. This site contains a range of guidance and resources to help your business to meet its regulatory obligations and to implement best practice procedures.

Business ethics

Cultural engagement at all levels within an organisation is increasingly important, as a result of prevalent themes such as #MeToo and enhanced regulatory obligations, particularly in the financial services sector, and legislative requirements on the prevention of bribery and other financial crime.