
Corporate Sustainability Services
Sustainability has become a business imperative. We help our clients navigate the evolving legal and regulatory landscape of corporate sustainability to develop and implement strategies that drive long-term value and enhance their reputation. Our team provides comprehensive legal counsel and practical guidance to help you integrate sustainability into your core business operations.
Sustainability Strategy Development
We work with you to develop comprehensive sustainability strategies that align with your business goals and values.
This includes:
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Materiality Assessments
Identifying and prioritizing the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues that are most relevant to your business and stakeholders. -
Goal Setting
Setting ambitious yet achievable sustainability targets, including greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction goals, renewable energy targets, and other environmental performance metrics. -
Stakeholder Engagement
Developing and implementing strategies for engaging with key stakeholders, such as investors, customers, employees, and communities, on sustainability issues.
Climate Change & Emissions Reduction
We provide comprehensive legal support for your climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts, including:
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GHG Emissions Accounting and Reporting
Assisting with measuring, tracking, and reporting your GHG emissions in accordance with leading standards and frameworks. -
Science-Based Targets
Developing and implementing science-based targets to align your emissions reduction efforts with the Paris Agreement goals. -
Carbon Offsets and Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs)
Advising on the procurement and use of carbon offsets and RECs to achieve your emissions reduction targets. -
Climate Risk Assessment and Disclosure
Helping you assess and disclose climate-related risks and opportunities in line with frameworks such as the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) recommendations.
Renewable Energy
We guide you through the legal and regulatory complexities of renewable energy projects, including:
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Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs)
Negotiating and drafting PPAs for the purchase of renewable energy. -
Renewable Energy Project Development
Providing legal counsel on the development and financing of renewable energy projects. -
Community Solar
Advising on community solar programs and projects.
ESG Reporting and Disclosure
We help you navigate the increasing demands for ESG transparency and disclosure, including:
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Sustainability Reporting Frameworks
Guiding you through leading reporting frameworks such as the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), and the 1 CDP (formerly Carbon Disclosure Project). -
ESG Ratings and Rankings
Understanding and improving your performance in ESG ratings and rankings. -
Investor Engagement on ESG
Communicating your sustainability performance to investors and responding to investor inquiries on ESG issues.
Sustainable Supply Chains
We assist you in integrating sustainability into your supply chain management practices, including:
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Supplier Code of Conduct
Developing and implementing a supplier code of conduct that addresses environmental and social responsibility. -
Supply Chain Due Diligence
Conducting due diligence to assess and mitigate environmental and social risks in your supply chain. -
Sustainable Procurement
Developing and implementing sustainable procurement policies and practices.
Benefits of Partnering with HBC
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Enhanced Reputation
We help you build a strong reputation for sustainability, enhancing your brand value and attracting investors, customers, and employees who value responsible business practices. -
Competitive Advantage
We help you leverage sustainability to gain a competitive edge, reduce costs, and drive innovation. -
Risk Mitigation
We help you identify and manage ESG risks, protecting your business from potential legal, financial, and reputational liabilities. -
Long-Term Value Creation
We help you integrate sustainability into your core business strategy, creating long-term value for your shareholders and stakeholders.
Contact Us
Contact us today to learn more about how our corporate sustainability services can help your organization thrive in a rapidly changing world