ESG

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:

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 support clients with legislative insight, practical compliance strategies and sector-focused risk assessments, leveraging our in-house technical solutions such as the CMS CSDDD Navigator, Green Trail Tool, Green Globe platform and MyGreenerFootprint App.

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

We are active thought leaders in the ESG space, hosting high-profile roundtables, webinars, panel discussions and training sessions, and regularly publishing articles, expert guides and legal updates. Our Hungarian lawyers are members of the Hungarian Association of Environmental Enterprises, contributing to working groups on waste management, environmental contamination and Net Zero. In addition, we dedicate significant resources to pro bono work, advising around 20 NGOs – including UNICEF and the World Bank – and investing over 800 hours annually in socially impactful projects.

Whether preparing for the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), aligning with CSRD requirements, or addressing greenwashing risks, CMS Hungary delivers integrated, practical solutions that help clients navigate the ESG landscape, manage risk and seize opportunities for sustainable growth.