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Our market-leading lawyers advise clients on the legal, regulatory, commercial & disputes issues arising from ESG.

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Environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria are at the forefront of corporate strategies due to investor, customer and regulator expectations. ESG is broadening its scope of influence to cover all economic and policy sectors. From energy, finance and urban planning to tax – these are just a few of the areas that are being impacted.

We advise clients – from multinationals to start ups – in all sectors and areas of ESG-related law, including:

Environment

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Governance

Climate change strategiesModern slaveryDirectors' duties and ethics
UrbanisationDiversity & inclusionSupplier code of conduct
Technological disruptionWorkforce engagementAnti-corruption measures
Sustainable financeExecutive remunerationSustainable reporting and verification
Greenhouse gas emissionsCommunityCorporate digital responsibility
Circular economyHealth, safety and wellbeingWhistleblowing
Waste managementFair labour practicesHazard regulation
Permitting, pollution and contamination Workforce reporting
Carbon regulation  
Renewable energy  
Employee response  

At CMS, our approach is integrated and multidisciplinary. This enables us to anticipate and understand the issues in the rapidly evolving ESG landscape. With their in-depth expertise in these areas, our teams of lawyers around the world identify risks and threats while seizing opportunities arising from the increasing focus on ESG for our clients.

We will help you successfully meet the demands of climate change, technological disruption, urbanisation and social concerns.

Why CMS for ESG legal advice?

Why CMS? In short, because we have the right experience, the right approach and the right ambition

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The very latest hot topics, issues and analysis from CMS lawyers across a broad range of ESG topics

The People Perspective

Extensive resources on the workforce considerations that impact all ESG strategies

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