Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)

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Embracing responsible practice

The environmental, social and governance (ESG) is consistently evolving alongside the political landscape, economy and shifting societal values. This can make setting ESG policies, or renewing policies when previously set goals near success, more challenging.

No matter the size of the business you're operating in, or the sector it specialises in, you'll find that you have responsibilities to uphold. From meeting mandatory nature markets to avoiding claims of social washing and ensuring sustainable supply chains. Increasing legislation is coming into play to hold businesses and business owners more responsible, so it's important to get things right. This is where our ESG team can help.

Comprehensive ESG services

Our ESG team are long standing in environmental, social and governance law. We've advised on ESG issues for years and have seen regulations and reporting standards evolve and merge over this time. Whatever your issue or challenge, we'll know how to approach it. Our market leading team are ahead of the game too - always looking around the corner for future regulatory issues in the pipeline. 

From ESG strategy to ESG reporting, we have a deep understanding of all regulatory frameworks. This will help us guide your business practice through risks and opportunities as long term, trusted advisors.

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How we can help

Whether you're thinking about corporate governance, modern slavery and human rights, carbon emissions, nature positivity or social impact. We know that you need to protect your business across the board. This is why we look at ESG factors holistically.

Climate Change and Environmental Law

We offer comprehensive support on all ESG initiatives around climate change and environmental law. From navigating new regulatory compliance to creating a sustainable supply chain and advising on mandatory and voluntary reporting. We can also help you showcase your environmental efforts while avoiding claims of greenwashing. If you find yourself facing litigation, we can identify what happened and why and help you reach the best possible commercial outcome.

Recognition

"Gowling WLG leverages the deep and cross-disciplinary expertise of its global ESG practice, headed by key environmental advisor Ben Stansfield, to assist clients in impactful renewable energy transactions and projects."
 

- The Legal 500 Green Guide: United Kingdom 2025

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Partner recognised in the UK list of Green Ambassadors

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The Legal Charter 1.5 won the award for "Best Environmental / Sustainability Strategy"

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Featured in The Legal 500 UK Green Guide 2025

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Fiona Nicholls (Head of Assurance, Environment and ESG Strategy) listed in The Lawyer Hot 100
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