Overview

The integration of ESG into everyday business operations has redefined what it means to be successful and put a greater focus on businesses acting responsibly.

With heightened desire for greater transparency and accountability, alongside an ever-growing list of compliance requirements, identifying priority areas can present significant challenges.

So how do you navigate these complexities, to address the shift in investor expectations and engage a workforce that expects more from you?

Our Six Pillars of ESG create a framework for understanding the legal support you may need, distilling broad issues into actionable steps.


If you would like to discuss any of these subjects further please get in touch.

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Meet the team
Jamie Cameron

Jamie Cameron Director

  • Employment
  • Business Immigration Services
  • Employment Disputes
Headshot of Katherine Flower

Katherine Flower Partner

  • Employment
Malcolm Donald

Malcolm Donald Partner

  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Joint Ventures
  • Energy and Utilities
Headshot of Victoria Barnes

Victoria Barnes Senior Associate

  • Environment
  • Environmental disputes
  • Dispute resolution
 
Alec Whiter

Alec Whiter Partner

  • Projects
  • Energy & Utilities 
  • Infrastructure
Tom Dunn

Tom Dunn Partner

  • Head of Regulated Funds and Financial Services
  • Regulated Funds
  • Financial Services

Brandon Wong Associate

  • Financial services
  • Fintech
  • Technology and communications

Integrating ESG into your business can be a challenge. So how do you prioritise the areas of legal support that will make a difference to you. Head of ESG Michael Barlow, introduces our Six Pillars and explains why you need to act now.

How do you achieve long-term growth and stability through sustainable funding and investments? Tom Dunn and Brandon Wong explore this area in more detail.

Businesses now face more detailed disclosure and reporting requirements. Does this present a burden or an opportunity? Malcolm Donald and Guy Francis share their thoughts.

Annalise Slocock explores the legal frameworks shaping ESG in supply chains, an area where often the biggest ESG issues arise.

Victoria Barnes and Chris Wenn discuss the rise in climate-related disputes and the risks associated, highlighting the need for authenticity and transparency.

Representing one of the biggest UK policy and legal drivers, the impact of Net Zero is vast. Alec Whiter discusses the key areas that businesses should focus on.

The modern workforce presents unique challenges and opportunities for employers. ED&I related issues can be some of the most difficult for businesses to grapple with. Katherine Flower and Jamie Cameron give their take on this important topic.

Key contact

Michael Barlow

Michael Barlow Partner

  • Head of Environment
  • Head of Water
  • Head of ESG

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