Environment and Climate Change

In an era shaped by environmental consciousness, businesses grapple with the escalating legal implications of climate change. At CMS Woodhouse Lorente Ludlow, we specialize in delivering cutting-edge legal services to navigate the intricate terrain of climate change regulation and sustainability. We consistently stay at the vanguard of legal developments, offering innovative solutions to address the distinctive challenges presented by climate change.

Regulatory Compliance: Stay ahead of the curve by ensuring your business complies with evolving climate change regulations. We provide comprehensive legal counsel to assist you in navigating and adhering to the latest environmental and climate change laws.

GHG reduction: We excel in advising clients on structuring, implementing, and developing projects aimed at reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This includes drafting joint ventures, Emissions Reduction Purchase Agreements (ERPAs), and conducting audits. Our legal services also encompass sector-specific programs for GHG reduction and participation in certification regimes for GHG reduction projects. We help you adopt sustainable practices aligning with your company goals, Mexico’s climate objectives, and global climate goals. 

Our expertise encompasses advising on various mitigation projects, including methane capture from livestock and treatment plants, landfill gas capture, improved agricultural practices (agricultural land management to enhance soil carbon sequestration and reduce emissions), reducing industrial process emissions, eco-friendly mobility solutions, waste-to-biogas conversion, green building practices, and emission capture through afforestation and reforestation projects.

We offer solutions and the necessary legal framework to achieve Net Zero throughout our client’s value chain. We support them in establishing and cultivating partnerships with entities from private, public and civil society sectors, to achieve and finance the required activities for the value chain mitigation goals.

Emissions Trading and Offsetting: Navigate emissions trading markets and offsetting programs effectively. We guide you through the intricacies of carbon markets, assisting you in making informed decisions aligned with your sustainability goals. Our experience extends to advising on various matters, including contract negotiations (VERPAs & ERPAs), land tenure and usage rights, regulatory compliance, carbon credit ownership, anti-corruption measures, policy risks, project ownership, benefit sharing, and the best mechanisms for resolving potential disputes.

Climate Risk Assessment and Increasing Resilience: Businesses need to identify and address climate-related risks to their operations. Floods, water scarcity, hurricanes, and other increasing natural phenomena pose risks to business operations. We conduct comprehensive climate risk assessments to safeguard your interests and ensure resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions.

Based on the climate risk assessments, we develop strategies to increase our clients' climate resilience. Such strategies typically require the involvement of all stakeholders facing similar challenges and depending on shared solutions. We develop the required legal framework and documentation to share costs and liabilities among relevant stakeholders. 

Climate change resilience strategies are crafted for our clients' value chain, involving the formulation of legal strategies and the establishment of meaningful partnerships with entities participating in the value chain. This encompasses the development of robust legal frameworks to navigate potential challenges and the creation of collaborative alliances with relevant stakeholders, ensuring a comprehensive approach to enhancing resilience throughout the entire value chain.