At MoFo, our lawyers were focused on environmental, social, and governance issues long before “ESG” became a term of art in 2004. Initially tied to materiality and shareholder value, over the past two decades ESG was conflated with corporate social responsibility (CSR) for companies and double / triple / quadruple bottom line investing – which has contributed to the fraught business and investment environment that we find ourselves in today. As an industry leader for over 20 years, we help some of the largest investors, funds, and private and public companies make sense not only of the terminology but also of how elements of ESG and sustainability impact their businesses and operations, assisting them in developing innovative structures to manage operations and solve social challenges.
Our global ESG + Sustainability team, which includes more than 35 partners from across the firm, allows us to provide a holistic ESG approach for our clients. With decades of practical experience, our team is equipped to address specific elements of ESG – from climate to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) to human rights to privacy and cybersecurity.
