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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

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Extensive resources on the workforce considerations that impact all ESG strategies

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The Law and the Little Things Microaggressions in the workplace

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    Skills for Future Facing Teams: The Emotionally Intelligent Leader

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    On the Pulse webinar series 2026 - Spring/Summer

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    21 Apr 2026

    Future of Renewables Spring Seminars

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    22 Apr 2026

    Sustainable Buildings: Taking the Temperature in 2026

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    23 Apr 2026

    ESG: Breaking Down the Buzzword

  • United Kingdom
    28 Apr 2026

    Strategic expansion to India: A new chapter for UK higher education

  • United Kingdom
    28 Apr 2026

    IP Insights webinar series 2026

  • United Kingdom
    29 Apr 2026

    CMS Update Morning: Media, Sports and Entertainment

  • United Kingdom
    02 May 2026

    CMS at INTA 2026

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    05 May 2026

    Joint seminar with CMS and Tannenbaum Helpern - A global perspective on securing, maintaining, and enforcing...

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    05 May 2026

    Cross-Border Financial Services 2026 webinar series

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    07 May 2026

    A new era? The Employment Rights Act 2025 and AI in employment disputes

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    11 May 2026

    Skills for Future Facing Teams: The Adaptable Leader in Conflict

  • United Kingdom
    13 May 2026

    2026 ITechLaw World Technology Law Conference in Chicago

  • United Kingdom
    20 May 2026

    A new era? The Employment Rights Act 2025 and AI in employment disputes

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