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The social element of ESG encompasses an organisation’s relationships with its people, suppliers and communities. Investors, and the market generally, are increasingly focused on how organisations manage issues such as business ethics, supply chain management, diversity and inclusion and ensuring a positive contribution to society of activities.  The market will reward those businesses that have a positive social impact.

As a full-service law firm, CMS experts work together to address the social impact of commercial activities and investments. Whether you are considering the diversity of your workforce, pay ratios, health & safety protocols, relationships with your suppliers or integration with the local community, CMS will field a team with the right combination of expertise and experience.

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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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    28 May 2026

    CMS International Crypto Forum 2026

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    03 Jun 2026

    IP Insights webinar series 2026

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    08 Jun 2026

    Skills for Future Facing Teams: Presenting as a Leader

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    CMS Consumer & Retail Conference 2026

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    11 Jun 2026

    Class actions in Scotland: Will Scotland become a litigation hotspot?

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    18 Jun 2026

    Cross-Border Financial Services 2026 webinar series

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    22 Jun 2026

    Skills for Future Facing Teams: The Leader Who Advocates Legal Value

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    30 Jun 2026

    On the Pulse webinar series 2026 - Spring/Summer

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    06 Jul 2026

    CMS Skills For Future Facing Teams: The empowering leader

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