Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)

Making investment decisions and organising business processes requires skilfully navigating the ESG regulatory landscape and understanding related opportunities and challenges. Our team is ready to assist you.

Sorainen has been recognised in the 2024 edition of The Legal 500’s EMEA Green Guide, highlighting our leading ESG practice in the Baltic region and our commitment to sustainability.

We help you understand relevant sustainability requirements, conduct ESG compliance audits, and prepare customised ESG programmes. From protecting employees’ health and managing supply chains to building investor trust, we offer tailored advice on all ESG-related legal and tax issues.

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We can help you with

Environmental

Environmental permits and regulations
Natural resources exploitation
Health, environment and safety (HES) regulation and permits
Environmental liability
Waste and hazardous materials management
Renewable energy projects (wind, solar, biomass, biofuels, hydropower, clean hydrogen, etc)
Environmental disputes and litigation
Emissions trading
Chemical regulation (REACH, biocides, detergents)

Finance

Green bonds
Green loans
Green funds and investment management
Insurance of corporate and product liability, climate risk, cyber risk and other ESG risks

Governance & Compliance

Corporate Governance & Shareholder Relations
Anti-bribery and anti-fraud regulations
Internal investigations, risk management and disputes
Anti-money laundering regulations
Sanctions and trade compliance
Guidelines, monitoring and training

Commercial & Regulatory

Product regulations and safety (marketing and labelling requirements, certification etc.)
IP protection for sustainable goods and services

Employment

Labour rights & collective employment relations
Health & safety at a workplace
Remuneration policies and incentives
Whistleblowing, anti-harassment and anti-discrimination policies
Regulations on diversity and inclusion

Other

Adaptation of internal company regulations and codes of practice to national laws
Litigation and due diligence covering all the matters above
Communication with relevant regulators and public institutions
Sponsorships and other commercial agreements between corporates and non-profits/social ventures

We can guide you through the requirements for obtaining green financing or help establish a green financing framework for providers. Whether it’s green bonds, green investment funds and loans, or insurance against ESG-related risks, we have the expertise to navigate these fields.

ESG-related reporting requirements, particularly for financial sector companies, are evolving rapidly. If you need to establish reporting mechanisms, we are here to assist. Even if strict requirements do not apply to you, understanding industry best practices and soft law requirements can help you meet the expectations of your investors or finance providers.

We have extensive experience advising clients on green energy projects, including solar and wind. We are pleased to offer our assistance in structuring transaction documentation packages.

Meeting the expectations of stakeholders – investors, shareholders, employees, and clients – will enhance trust in your business. You will benefit from a well-structured framework that includes regular management oversight of ESG risks, internal policies, supply chain management, and appropriate disclosure mechanisms. Our team has the expertise to provide consultation on legal regulations and the necessary steps to comply.