Environmental sustainability is an important issue for our clients and our people. We aim to provide an environmentally efficient service, by embracing systems and initiatives that support better use of energy and resources, and reduce CO2 emissions.
The coronavirus lockdown has had a significant impact on the way that we operate. One of the positives is that it has highlighted the positive environmental changes that we can all make. Regional Chief Operating Officer for Asia Pacific Alan Corr and Amsterdam Partner Liesbeth Buiter discuss.
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This year, the firm has made significant strides to environmental harms through 'home-grown' charity Lifescape, which seeks to balance the human impact on the natural world and allow nature to recover. Many of our people are increasingly passionate about protecting the environment and look for new ways to make an impact. Lifescape serves as a conduit to achieving meaningful results and continues to encourage people, at all levels of the firm, to get involved.
"As a member of the firm's global ESG Board, I'm seeing first-hand the increasing appetite for ESG-related investment opportunities worldwide. Latin America is no exception to the rule. We've been helping our clients to not only comply with ESG-related obligations, but develop best practices in the field, and capitalise on ESG value creation opportunities. It's a fascinating time for the Latin America region, with some really exciting projects and new policies around ESG emerging."
Thais Garcia, Partner, New York
Our ESG expertise
As we try to build a better, more sustainable future, it is the fundamental principles of the law that guide us, as a responsible business: equality and fairness, access to justice, effective regulation and government, and the promotion and protection of human rights.
Our 2020 report demonstrates our commitment to sustainable growth and how it has endured and been strengthened during a period of uncertainty and change.
Download the reportThe latest points of view from our people on our responsible business activities
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