<p>Filter Knowledge</p>

Read A quick fix or a long battle? - part 1

Read A quick fix or a long battle? - part 2

At Travers Smith, diversity and creating an inclusive workplace is valuable to us and to our clients. 

Asset owners, as well as intermediaries in the financial services sector, are becoming increasingly proactive in their pursuit of sustainable finance strategies. This is often driven by a genuine desire to move towards more ethical and responsible investment; but increasingly, it is also a necessary commercial response to the demands of clients.

Sustainability is rising rapidly up the pensions agenda because of a mix of changing law, regulatory guidance, and growing demand from pension scheme members and other stakeholders.

Sustainable finance is of rapidly-growing importance as increasing regulatory pressures and demand from investors promote the incorporation of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors in investment strategies.

Sustainability, CSR environmental, social and governance (ESG) and other responsible investment considerations are now firmly on the agenda for corporates as well as investors. Keeping abreast of the increasingly broad legal and regulatory framework governing these issues, as well as managing reputational risk, represents an enormous governance challenge for businesses.

The rapid global spread of the Covid-19 virus has resulted in significant market volatility and is placing an immense strain on the business community.

At Travers Smith, good corporate governance is important to us and to our clients. Find out how we are approaching corporate governance in our own business. An accountable and inclusive corporate governance structure is an important feature of sustainable businesses.

Climate change will be the challenge of our generation. To transition our economy, based around fossil fuels and carbon since the Industrial Revolution, presents a significant test of resolve for industry and wider society.

Getting to grips with the myriad of environmental laws and regulations in so many areas, including contaminated land and waste, chemicals and plastics, and air and water quality, is a challenge for any business.