Linklaters

Linklaters is a leading global law firm focused on bringing legal certainty in a changing world. We support and invest in the future of our clients wherever they do business. We combine legal expertise with a collaborative and innovative approach to help clients navigate constantly evolving markets and regulatory environments, pursuing opportunities and managing risk worldwide. 
 Our market leading ESG team of multidisciplinary and highly experienced lawyers are at the forefront of supporting clients on environmental and climate matters, evolving stakeholder expectations and navigating emerging soft law standards. The depth and breadth of our practice allows us to help clients engage with sustainability, advising them on governance, strategy and regulations in relation to the full breadth of sustainability factors including climate and biodiversity.
 

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Slaughter & May

For over 130 years Slaughter and May has been a leading international law firm at the heart of some of the most complex and sensitive legal issues. From the very beginning we have had a prestigious, international client base and a reputation for excellence. Over the years we have been at the forefront of many significant legal developments and have striven to maintain our position as one of the leading law firms in the world. Our longstanding relationships with policy makers mean we are at the forefront of upcoming changes, influencing guidance and providing clients with timely practical support. We advise clients across the full spectrum of industries and markets, from UK and international governments and listed corporates to private equity funds, individuals and family offices.

We view sustainability and climate change as fundamental considerations within all strategic and operational decision making, impacting all businesses and organisations. We were the first law firm in the world to set a long-term decarbonisation target and a founding member of the Net Zero Lawyers Alliance (NZLA). Our sustainability team also advised the Secretariat to UK’s Transition Plan Taskforce (“TPT”) in relation to the TPT's Transition Plan Disclosure Framework and Sector Guidance. We understand the challenges and opportunities developing within the transition to a low carbon and sustainable future, and provide our clients with expert advice and insight on securing long term responsible business practices and resilience.

South Pole

South Pole is the world's leading carbon asset developer and climate consultancy.
Since 2006, South Pole has been a trusted partner and advisor to governments, public sector organisations, and leading businesses on their decarbonisation journeys. South Pole serves over 1,000 clients across the world, and its global team of experts has helped many Fortune 500 businesses implement comprehensive strategies that help build resilience and turn climate action into long-term business opportunities.

In line with its mission to deliver true climate impact for all, South Pole has used the power of markets to help channel climate finance to over 850 projects in more than 50 countries across the globe. To date, these projects have helped reduce over 200 million metric tonnes of CO2 emissions, accelerated low-carbon transformations across several sectors, and provided measurable benefits to communities vulnerable to climate change.

The business is supported by world-class investors, including Temasek's GenZero, Lightrock, Corisol, and Salesforce Ventures.

South Pole is a social enterprise recognised by the World Economic Forum's Schwab Foundation, and committed to becoming a B Corp globally across all of its local entities.
For more information, visit www.southpole.com or LinkedIn.