Sustainability, ESG, and Geo-economics

Ræder Bing law firm collaborates with private and public enterprises to develop sustainable ESG solutions and business strategies tailored to the current geopolitical situation. Our lawyers keep up with the latest developments in sustainability and help our clients navigate the increasingly complex ESG landscape (Environmental, Social, Governance). To operate sustainably, businesses today must also consider geopolitical risks in their activities. Our experienced team for sustainability, ESG, and geo-economics assists businesses in preventing and managing ESG and geo-economic risks while identifying new opportunities for sustainable growth.
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Sustainability has become increasingly important for businesses, investors, and other stakeholders such as shareholders, employees, authorities, customers, suppliers, and local communities. The development is driven by politics, legislation, and market demands - both nationally and internationally. Today, sustainability and ESG are about more than just politics.

It is crucial for companies to integrate ESG into their business model to comply with legal requirements, secure financing, win public tenders, and remain a relevant market player. Companies are subject to various specific ESG reporting requirements and due diligence assessments under both EU regulations and Norwegian regulations such as the Norwegian Transparency Act. Investors are increasingly prioritizing sustainability, influenced by new financial regulations focusing on sustainable investments.

While ESG requirements are specified through specific EU regulations and national laws, businesses and investors must also navigate a challenging geopolitical risk landscape that is not yet fully regulated. Increased geopolitical tension has become concretely relevant for the business sector, which must handle vulnerabilities and risks partially regulated by export controls, sanctions, investment control mechanisms, subsidies, and other government control measures. Economic interdependence today entails vulnerabilities and risks for national and allied security, requiring businesses to configure business strategies and supply chains in new ways.

Ræder Bing law firm assists our clients in managing risks and opportunities related to ESG and geo-economics, which is crucial for the long-term sustainability and competitiveness of businesses. By reducing risk exposure, long-term economic gain is ensured, and it facilitates attracting the most sought-after partners.

 

We offer the following services within sustainability, ESG, and geo-economics

  • Strategic advice on sustainability, ESG, and geo-economics
  • ESG assessments (due diligence) in transactions and financial processes
  • Development of guidelines and procedures, including training for the board, management, and employees
  • Mapping of ESG regulations for products and services
  • Risk analysis of geo-economic regulations and control measures affecting business and supply chains
  • Taxonomy reporting and assessment of company activities against the EU taxonomy
  • Corporate sustainability reporting
  • Compliance with the Norwegian Transparency Act with routine documents and checklists for responding to information requests and annual due diligence assessments and statements published by June 30th on the company's website
  • ESG in public procurement processes
  • Sustainable financing
  • Sustainable buildings and real estate

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