The nature of law
ESG Advisory - Responsible Investing
Our economies depend on nature, yet we have let our natural capital degrade and depreciate because we have excluded it in our decisions. Today, the value of nature and the ecosystem services it provides are being made visible, internalised in economic decision-making and mainstreamed into global legal and regulatory frameworks.
How we can help
The global imperative to mobilise green, environmentally and socially smart financing is at the top of the agenda of regulators, governments, institutional investors and financial communities globally. However, the tensions and complexities associated with the transition to a low carbon green economy are unprecedented. As Global North and Global South stakeholders strive to work together to deliver on the international sustainability agenda, so too do lawyers need to be deeply aware of cultural sensitivities and world-view blind spots that might impede the transition.
We have deep knowledge of the sustainability agendas, stakeholder expectations and laws in the UK, EU and across Africa. We apply this knowledge alongside international best practice frameworks to advise on:
Carbon and biodiversity markets
Investor’s fiduciary duties
Integrated legal ESG due diligence
ESG and sustainability policies, at investor and investee levels
ESG and sustainability disclosures and reporting
ESG integration across the investment process
Our thinking
As business leaders begin to move away from a “business-as-usual” mindset they need to unthink, relearn and transform traditional investment processes, to enable them to manage evolving risks, identify new markets and invest with integrity.
We work with international experts to advise on legal frameworks and standards, alongside stakeholder expectations, to help you navigate the responsible investment landscape.