Sustainability

By all accounts, sustainability considerations continue to shape and impact business and investment decisions across all sectors. By virtually every measure, investors, corporations and their stakeholders are under heightened pressure to integrate these considerations into their business strategies and practices to reduce risk and create value. Likewise, in many jurisdictions, regulators and policy-makers are focused on creating disclosure and reporting frameworks that promote transparency with respect to operational impacts on the environment and stakeholders.

With a long history of advising on public policy, energy, investment management, corporate governance, human capital and regulatory considerations, Akin has long worked with clients on their sustainability strategies. We were one of the first global law firms to focus on sustainability and corporate stewardship initiatives, including in relation to environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues. Our cross-practice approach enables us to provide practical, forward-thinking and integrated guidance to a wide-array of clients, including public and private companies, as well as some of the world’s largest investment managers, sponsors and investors. This is particularly true in connection with assisting our clients as they navigate an increasingly complex- and frequently conflicting—legal and regulatory environment.  

Global in design, our sustainability practice stands ready to advise on international and cross-border regulations within key reporting and disclosure frameworks.