Driven by a variety of societal, political, regulatory and market trends, the global focus on sustainability and environmental, social and governance issues has become increasingly acute. Business risks and opportunities involving the impact of climate change, sustainability and human capital matters continue to significantly affect the marketplace and the flow of capital. Public and private companies and private equity sponsors alike are proactively assessing and addressing ESG and sustainability issues across their businesses and investments and looking critically at their impact on the communities in which they operate. More than ever before, businesses are taking into consideration the interests of diverse stakeholders. Moreover, companies are seeking ways to lower their cost of capital by accessing “green” and “sustainability-linked” financings.

Industry, regulatory and investor guidance on ESG and sustainability issues can be complex and inconsistent despite clear momentum and intense pressure for businesses and investors to incorporate ESG and sustainability considerations into companies’ operations. The regulatory landscape is rapidly advancing.

We take an integrated and holistic approach partnering with our clients to evaluate their business goals, assess risks and opportunities and provide sound business judgment and guidance on compliance with applicable regulations, market trends and investor expectations. Our ESG Advisory group comprises lawyers across the full spectrum of practice areas.