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      Translating ESG regulation into real-world outcomes

      From branding to balance sheets, across borders and boards, ESG regulation is reshaping how organizations define accountability. Once the remit of communications, sustainability commitments now live in disclosure agreements and diligence obligations that carry legal consequences. For today’s in-house legal teams, the challenge is ensuring corporate objectives remain anchored in evolving ESG frameworks.

      It’s a challenge multiplied by the varying speed of ESG regulation across markets. Reporting obligations may stay local, yet governance controls are centralized: reconciling regional requisites within a unified corporate structure is no longer a nice-to-have — it’s business critical.

      At KPMG Law, our ESG practice helps legal teams align clarity with purpose. From structuring board accountability and aligning disclosures with evolving regulatory standards, to embedding ESG into decision-making processes, we combine legal advisory with sector-specific skills, to help you translate your sustainability ambitions into strategic action.

      How we help

      The KPMG Law ESG practice supports legal teams in embedding regulatory sustainability requirements into their governance, disclosure and strategic thinking. Working alongside our global advisory professionals and ESG specialists, we help to enhance ESG accountability with cross-border consistency.

      ESG governance and board oversight

      With local and sector-specific regulatory insight, our practice advises on integrating ESG obligations into global corporate governance frameworks, clarifying board responsibilities and aligning director duties to withstand regulatory scrutiny and avoid greenwashing accusations across jurisdictions.

      Sustainability reporting and disclosure alignment

      Whether interpreting or implementing sustainability reporting obligations, we help align regulatory requirements and public disclosures, including assessing exposure in sustainability statements and ensuring consistency across global reporting frameworks.

      Supply chain and due diligence regulation

      Advising on ESG-related due diligence frameworks, including supply chain transparency and human rights regulation, our practice lawyers help legal teams align governance and reporting mechanisms with emerging regulatory standards at local and global levels.

      Sustainable finance and regulatory integration

      Working with our wider global organization of firms across jurisdictions and sectors, we advise on regulatory dimensions of sustainable finance, supporting the integration of sustainability regulation into financing and capital strategies.

      Our technology

      With significant investment in our own proprietary legal AI technologies and alliances across the globe, we combine legal experience with technology-enabled delivery to help position ESG as a strategic sustainability enabler, across business and borders.

      Designed to enable smarter decisions, faster execution and confident cross-border collaboration, KPMG Digital Gateway helps you connect the data dots across legal disciplines and departments, enhancing outcomes from a single platform.

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      Across ESG and out to our broader legal services, we’re investing in AI-driven legal platforms that help drive decision-making and accelerate outcomes, helping you navigate complexity at speed and with ease.

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      Your ESG needs. Supported by our global legal capabilities

      Regulatory ESG has moved beyond policy statements and sustainability reporting. Today, coordinated legal oversight must align with evolving jurisdictional standards. At KPMG Law, our practice operates as an established corporate law function, deepening capabilities with our connected global organization of KPMG firms to help ensure ESG commitments are matched by disciplined legal structure and execution.

      With over 3,600 legal professionals across more than 80 jurisdictions, our global services platform can help sharpen your legal ESG approach.

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      Supporting complex business needs across borders and balance sheets, KPMG Law helps keep you competitive across our global practice areas.

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      Discover our innovative services helping organizations scale legal support and embed capability into day-to-day operations.

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      See how our sector-embedded legal professionals support legal leaders facing real-world challenges in today’s fast-moving industries.

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      Stay current with the latest thinking from KPMG legal professionals.

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      Our people

      pilar galán
      Pilar Galán

      Partner, Head of Financial Services, KPMG Spain and Legal Lead, Global ESG

      KPMG Abogados

      Conor Chell
      Conor Chell

      Partner, National Leader, ESG Law, KPMG Law LLP

      KPMG Canada

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      We combine our multidisciplinary approach to ESG law with deep, practical legal knowledge to help clients meet challenges and seize opportunities. Connect with your local KPMG team to start the conversation.
       

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