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Environment, Social and Governance (ESG)

At Fieldfisher Ireland, we understand that today's businesses are not only motivated by profit but are increasingly focused on their environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) responsibilities. ESG considerations have become central to modern corporate strategies, and compliance with ESG standards is essential for both long-term business planning and economic success.

Our ESG Expertise

Our dedicated ESG team comprises experts from various disciplines, and we offer comprehensive and practical advice to our clients on all aspects of ESG compliance.  We assist organisations in identifying and incorporating ESG best practices into every facet of their operations.  Our services are tailored to help clients navigate the intricate landscape of ESG regulations and commitments, ultimately enhancing their ESG performance, whilst managing risks and seizing opportunities that align with their corporate values. 

We provide specialist advice in environmental regulatory and sustainable finance matters, including renewable energy project delivery, environmental due diligence, resource management, transition plans, sustainable finance strategies and supply chain management.  Our support extends to Health & Safety advice, access to information, and addressing workplace issues such as talent management, inclusivity and diversity, and equality.  In addition, we collaborate with clients to integrate ESG into their board strategies, operational processes and business relationships by putting good governance, transparency, and anti-bribery/anti-corruption to the fore.  

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Our ESG Services include:

Environment

  • Contaminated land and environmental due diligence
  • Water pollution
  • Raw material use
  • Waste minimisation and The Circular Economy
  • Toxic waste, contamination and pollution
  • Climate change transitioning
  • Carbon and other greenhouse gas emissions
  • Renewable energy project planning and delivery 
  • Energy storage
  • Habitats assessment (AA)
  • Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
  • Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA)
  • Water Framework Directive (WFD)
  • Access to Information on the Environment (AIE)
  • Sustainable Finance Disclosures Regulation (SFDR) (Brussels Team)
  • EU Taxonomy Regulation  (Brussels Team)
  • Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D) (Brussels Team)
  • Evaluation/inclusion of "green clauses" in commercial leases to promote energy efficiency

Social

  • Workforce management and employment standards
  • Zero hours contracts
  • Equal pay
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Social Mobility
  • Wellbeing
  • Human capital development
  • Modern day slavery, child labour and supply chain management
  • Whistleblowing
  • Gender/ethnicity pay gap reporting
  • Product safety and liability
  • CSR and engagement with the community 
  • Data Protection
  • Privacy
  • Health & Safety

Governance

  • Regulatory compliance
  • Statutory interpretation
  • Manage statutory inquiries before disciplinary committees 
  • Constitutional Rights and fair procedures
  • Organisational governance - board independence, conflicts of interest, structure, delegation of powers/authority, decision-making practices, tenure and succession
  • Transparency
  • Companies Act compliance
  • Executive remuneration
  • Obligations under anti-bribery and corruption 
  • Obligations under Lobbying Act
  • Standards and Ethics in Public Office Acts
  • Code of Practice for Governance of State Bodies

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