Sustainable Corporate Strategy

Sustainability and environmental, social and governance factors (ESG) have increasingly become the focus of legislators. As a consequence of the European Green Deal, the EU Commission announced a sustainable corporate governance initiative for 2021. The aim is to embed the environmental, social, humanitarian and economic impacts of corporate decisions more firmly in corporate governance. Alongside strengthening the role of management in pursuing long-term corporate interests, the intention is to make management accountable with regard to integrating sustainability into corporate strategy.

The CMS Governance & Risk Compliance team supports the governing bodies of companies from a wide range of sectors in exploring their current options for action, taking into account upcoming legislative changes relating to ESG at national and European level.

Sustainability and future viability 

Management boards can be held liable for breaches of ESG requirements relating to environmental protection, human rights and corporate governance. Our lawyers assist you in establishing appropriate structures that boost your company’s sustainability while avoiding liability risks.

We help you analyse your processes and advise you on all legal issues and structuring options arising in connection with ESG. Our experts place particular emphasis on advising company management on prevention. We also support you in early crisis detection and on crisis management, including engagement with regulatory bodies and shareholders.