ESG & Sustainability

ESG & Sustainability Solicitors

Holmes advises organisations on integrating ESG into governance, compliance, and reporting, helping clients meet regulatory obligations and deliver sustainable value.

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations are reshaping how organisations are regulated, financed, and valued. Stakeholders, regulators, and investors now demand greater accountability, transparency, and responsibility.

Holmes supports boards and leadership teams in navigating this complex ESG landscape by embedding sustainability within governance, compliance, and reporting frameworks.

Our ESG Legal Services

ESG Strategy & Governance

• Advising on board-level ESG duties and director responsibilities
• Supporting ESG risk assessment and strategic decision-making
• Designing governance frameworks to embed ESG into corporate strategy

ESG Reporting & Compliance

• Ensuring alignment with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)
• Guidance on the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) and EU Taxonomy
• Preparing sustainability-linked reports and audits
• Mitigating ESG disclosure and greenwashing risks

ESG Training & Advisory

• Tailored ESG training for boards and executives
• Regular briefings on Irish and EU ESG regulatory developments
• Practical workshops to ensure compliance readiness and investor confidence

ESG Experience

Our ESG solicitors have guided Irish and international clients on compliance with CSRD, SFDR and sustainability reporting obligations, helping organisations strengthen governance and investor confidence. We advise across sectors, supporting both corporate and public bodies in embedding sustainability into their legal and compliance frameworks.

Holmes’ recent ESG experience includes:

• Aligning ESG and sustainability reporting with CSRD and SFDR obligations
• Advising boards of corporates and public bodies on ESG compliance strategies
• Supporting organisations in developing governance frameworks for climate and sustainability reporting
• Acting in ESG-related shareholder and disclosure disputes
• Delivering ESG and governance training for directors in regulated industries

Multi-Disciplinary Expertise

Our ESG team combines corporate, regulatory, litigation, and governance expertise to provide complete support. We regularly advise on:

• ESG due diligence in corporate transactions
• Net-zero transition strategies and environmental compliance
• Governance and oversight for state and semi-state bodies
• Litigation and regulatory defence relating to ESG matters

For legal advice on director duties, shareholder rights, and Companies Act compliance, visit our [Corporate Governance Solicitors page]

Our Commitment to ESG

At Holmes, we hold ourselves to the same standards as our clients. We are committed to embedding sustainability in our own operations and aligning our internal ESG objectives with the advice we provide externally.

Why Choose Holmes for ESG?

• Deep expertise in Irish and EU ESG regulation (CSRD, SFDR, EU Taxonomy)
• Governance-first approach, integrating ESG at board and director level
• Proven dispute resolution experience in ESG-related shareholder and compliance matters
• Clear, practical advice tailored to both corporate and public bodies
• A values-led firm committed to ESG in our own practice

Contact Us

Contact our ESG Solicitors to discuss sustainability compliance and reporting obligations.