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Sustainability reporting

Expert legal advice on global sustainability reporting regimes, helping businesses navigate complex regulatory requirements and meet evolving ESG obligations with confidence.

Our sustainability reporting team at Burges Salmon is dedicated to helping businesses comply with an increasingly complex web of global sustainability disclosure regimes.

As the legislative landscape continues to evolve both nationally, at an EU level and internationally, businesses must adapt to more expansive ESG reporting obligations.

We assist clients by providing tailored advice on the applicability and compliance requirements of various reporting regimes, offering a comprehensive view of their legal obligations. Whether advising complex group structures or scanning the horizon for emerging regulations, we help businesses stay ahead of the curve in sustainability reporting.

UK organisations, particularly those linked to EU groups or supply chains, will feel the impact of the evolving legislative environment at an EU level. Additionally, domestic legislation presents a patchwork of disclosure requirements that can be challenging to navigate, especially for businesses operating across multiple jurisdictions.

From navigating complex regulatory frameworks to ensuring compliance with both EU and UK disclosure requirements, we provide comprehensive support and guidance tailored to your business needs.

Services

Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) Compliance

Helping businesses understand and meet new disclosure obligations under the EU’s expansive CSRD framework.

Sustainability disclosure requirements for multinational companies

Advising multinational corporations on compliance across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring seamless reporting across global markets.

UK domestic sustainability reporting regimes

Guiding businesses through the intricacies of UK sustainability reporting requirements and domestic ESG disclosures.

Regulatory horizon planning

Monitoring emerging regulations and ensuring businesses are prepared for changes in sustainability reporting obligations.

Supply chain ESG reporting

Ensuring compliance with sustainability reporting requirements related to EU supply chains and global corporate groups.

Sustainability reporting for M&A transactions

Advising on ESG disclosures required in the context of mergers, acquisitions, and other major corporate transactions.

Examples of our work

GE HealthCare

Advising GE HealthCare on a range of ESG issues including the application of the EU’s new Corporate Sustainability and Reporting Directive and greenwashing risks.

FirstGroup plc

Advising FirstGroup plc on developing and incorporating ESG clauses into its supply chain contracts.

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What others say

“The Burges team is highly responsive and when there are problematic issues, it tends to have transferable experience which it can apply in coming up with a creative solution.”

Chambers UK 2025

“The team is made up of seasoned professionals with the experience and agility to deal with complex matters.”

Chambers UK 2024

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Supply chain report

In order to gauge how prepared UK companies are in reporting on the full ESG value chain of their operations, we surveyed over 360 business leaders across the energy and utilities, technology, built environment, transport and healthcare sectors.

Our survey illustrates the variable progress being made on ESG commitments and the fluctuating levels of sophistication in managing and monitoring supply chains.

Access the report