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What does ESG stand for?

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Nachhaltigkeit in der Unternehmenspraxis

Am 16. November hat der erste ESG Day @NRF in Frankfurt stattgefunden .

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ESG and M&A: There is more to come!

ESG and M&A: There is more to come!

With the European Green Deal and its implementation the EU has pledged to reduce net greenhouse gas emissions within the EU by at least 55% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels.

Germany | Publication | December 19, 2023

Sustainability landing
Greenwashing

Greenwashing

According to the common understanding of the three ESAs, greenwashing is a practice in which sustainability-related statements, declarations, actions or communications do not clearly or adequately reflect the underlying sustainability profile of a company, financial product or service.

Germany | Publication | December 13, 2023

Sustainability landing
ESG and employment law

ESG and employment law

ESG is also gaining relevance in the context of employment law. As a central ESG characteristic, in particular, the strand of social sustainability is affected by employment law and its regulations. In the advisory sector, the increasing internationalisation and specification of ESG criteria are becoming more important.

Germany | Publication | December 12, 2023

Sustainability landing
Sustainability of real property

Sustainability of real property

Everybody is talking about ESG. As the real property sector with approximately 40% of energy consumption and approximately 36% of greenhouse gas emissions is the largest consumer of energy resources in the EU, the environmental (represented by the “E” in ESG) sustainability of real property is of particular importance.

Germany | Publication | December 12, 2023

Sustainability landing
Sustainability considerations in antitrust law practice

Sustainability considerations in antitrust law practice

Sustainability considerations now also play an important role in connection with antitrust issues. Many competition authorities, in particular, the European Commission (Commission), but also national competition authorities, such as the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), the Dutch Autoriteit Consument & Market (ACM) and the Austrian Federal Competition Authority (BWB), have published guidelines on the consideration of sustainability objectives.

Germany | Publication | December 12, 2023

Sustainability landing

Insights

Carbon credit insurance market: Challenges and opportunities in a growing sector

Carbon credit insurance market: Challenges and opportunities in a growing sector

The carbon credit insurance market has emerged as a potentially crucial component in the global effort to mitigate climate change.

Global | Publication | July 04, 2025
An insight in China's green energy certificate regime and its latest developments

An insight in China's green energy certificate regime and its latest developments

On 6 March 2025, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM), the National Data Administration and the National Energy Administration (NEA) jointly released Opinions on Promoting High-quality Development of the Renewable Energy Green Electricity Certificate Market (关于促进可再生能源绿色电力证书市场高质量发展的意见) (the Opinions).

Global | Publication | June 17, 2025
Global M&A trends and risks 2025

Global M&A trends and risks 2025

Following a relatively promising start to the year for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity, the US tariff announcements shook dealmaker confidence, triggering global trade uncertainty and stalling M&A deals across the global M&A landscape.

Global | Publication | June 10, 2025
ESG in Abu Dhabi: How does it link itself to Luxembourg?

ESG in Abu Dhabi: How does it link itself to Luxembourg?

In 2019, the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) declared, in the Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Declaration, their commitment to address climate change and the pursuit of a sustainable growth pathway acknowledging that climate change affects all economic sectors and all segments of society.

Global | Publication | June 02, 2025
ESG and internal investigations: New compliance challenges

ESG and internal investigations: New compliance challenges

As ESG concerns have come to the forefront in different jurisdictions, the scope of these inquiries is expanding in kind.

Global | Publication | April 14, 2025
Financial Services Regulatory ESG Monthly Updaters

Financial Services Regulatory ESG Monthly Updaters

Environmental, Social and Governance-related (ESG) matters are high on the global agenda with a focus not only on climate change, but also on wider environmental issues, such as, diversity and inclusion. 

Global | Publication | February 26, 2025
Financial Services Regulatory Developments in ESG

Financial Services Regulatory Developments in ESG

ESG is high on the regulatory agenda. Businesses, governments, regulators, financial services firms and individuals all have a part to play in tackling climate change and this view is increasingly shared across society.

Global | Publication | February 25, 2025
Navigating the evolving climate-related disclosure requirements for insurers

Navigating the evolving climate-related disclosure requirements for insurers

Disclosure requirements are likely to grow in scope and complexity as governments and regulatory bodies around the world look to align reporting frameworks.

Global | Publication | February 10, 2025
2025: A new year ahead for shipping – environmental and regulatory compliance

A new year ahead for shipping – environmental and regulatory compliance

Much like 2024, 2025 will be a further period of huge change and challenge for all participants in the shipping industry.

Global | Publication | January 24, 2025

Events and webinars

Decarbonising aviation: A regulatory update

Decarbonising aviation: A regulatory update

Following the elections across the US, EU, France and the UK in 2024, we explore the likely policy directions across these jurisdictions, as well as the consequences for aviation’s pursuit of sustainability, including the EU Taxonomy and sustainable aviation fuel.

Global | Webinar and Events | July 25, 2024

Transport
ESG day

ESG day

Following our successful ESGevent last year, we will once again be addressing a number of highly topical issues relating to sustainability for businesses.

Germany | Webinar and Events | July 03, 2024

Climate change and sustainability
A legal lifeline for nature

A legal lifeline for nature

Nature related risks are increasing in political and commercial importance as science demonstrates the steep decline in wildlife populations – down 70% since 1970. Why does this matter to law firms and their clients?

Global | Webinar and Events | July 01, 2024

Environmental social and governance ESG

Resources

Road to COP29

Road to COP29: Our insights

The 28th Conference of the Parties on Climate Change (COP28) took place on November 30 - December 12 in Dubai.

Global | Publication | November 11, 2024

Climate change and environmental regulation
Earth, Wind and Solar

Earth, Wind and Solar: Conversations on renewable energy and infrastructure in emerging markets

Earth, Wind and Solar features conversations on renewable energy and infrastructure in emerging markets.

Global | Articles | October 04, 2021

COP26 Key resources
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