Environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations, in
particular the "E" and the "S", are working
their way into the legal profession in ways that go far beyond the
traditional CSR efforts and the practices of environmental and
human rights lawyers. Now lawyers from a broad range of practice
areas, not limited to investment funds, finance, private wealth,
capital markets, litigation and corporate, are developing new
literacy around such topics, many relishing the opportunity to
support projects that are seen as good for the planet and
society. In addition, firms are being driven to consider
their own environmental and social performance and so we see new
roles emerging within firms, such as heads of wellness,
sustainability and diversity and inclusion.
