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At Hall & Wilcox, we believe how you grow your business matters and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) makes businesses better.
Companies are facing increasing pressure from clients, shareholders, regulators and employees to transform business with an ESG lens in all that they do. Failure to have a strong ESG approach can have significant commercial, operational and reputational consequences.
ESG can be complex and confusing, and Hall & Wilcox has cross sector expertise and can help with what needs to be embedded in your business’ strategy and operations.
And we understand the issues you face. With a national footprint and over 850 people, Hall & Wilcox is tackling the same issues as your business. We are committed to ensure our own approach to ESG is at the heart of everything we do and is embedded in our culture.
We are proud to have taken action and voluntarily joined the UN Global Compact and we are committed to advising and supporting clients on implementing the 10 UN Global Compact principles.
Our expertise
Environmental
Matters relating to a client’s impact on the natural environment, and the energy/resources it uses to operate, including:
- Climate litigation
- Pollution
- Carbon emissions, trading & reporting
- Greenwashing claims
- Environmental due diligence
- Renewable energy projects and purchase agreements
Social
Matters impacting a client’s relationship with their employees, customers/clients, and communities, including:
- Employment and industrial relations
- Workplace health and safety
- Diversity and inclusion
- Business and human rights (including modern slavery, supply chain due diligence, sexual harassment and discrimination)
- Privacy
- Social & Affordable housing
Governance
Matters impacting how a client is internally governed to make effective decisions on environmental and social issues, including:
- Workplace policies and procedure, including whistle-blower policies
- Leadership and corporate governance
- Approach to bribery, sanctions and financial crime
- Human rights policies and due diligence
- Executive remuneration (eg connecting executive remuneration to environmental targets)
- ESG investment & screening for Funds
- ESG Reporting
- ESG Due Diligence
- ESG Policy Advice
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Meg Lee, Hall & Wilcox Partner and Co-Lead ESG, outlines the key trends in environment, social and governance.
Environmental key contacts
Meg Lee
Partner
Meg has over 20 years' experience as a property & projects lawyer, specialising in planning and environment law.
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Paul O’Donnell
Consultant & Head of Energy
Consultant Paul is a property & projects lawyer experienced in energy and resources, with a focus on renewable energy.
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Social key contacts
Nathan Kennedy
Partner
Nathan has over 20 years' experience as an insurance lawyer advising insurers on CTP litigation and liability claims.
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Governance key contacts
Stan Kondilios
Partner
Stan is an Environmental and Planning Law litigator with over 25 years' experience as a NSW Local Government adviser.
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Fay Calderone
Partner
A highly regarded employment lawyer, Fay advises on proactive compliance, discrimination and performance management.
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