ESG

Private equtity/venture capital/svěřenské fondy

Why turn to JŠK for help with ESG and non-financial reporting?

ESG, sustainable finance and non-financial reporting

‍Do you want to be sure that you are meeting ll your obligations under the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR)or get help in this regard? Ae you getting ready to draft sustainabilityreports according to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)? Perhapsyou are adding internal regulations that will improve your ESG profile? Or areyou looking to invest in improving the sustainability of your business and arecurious about financing through green bonds or preferential bank loans? Or maybeyou have assumed that ESG reporting does not apply to you, but your businesspartner requires you to deliver relevant inputs?
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European regulation in the area of ESG (Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance) is a broad new discipline in which JŠK can take advantage of its 19 years of experience with European regulation of financial services, corporate consulting and financing. In addition to our direct experience with the issue of ESG regulation, we also have extensive experience in other areas related to sustainability, from environmental law and renewable energy to human rights and anti-corruption measures.

At the same time, we are well aware that ESG is not only about legal regulation, but also requires technical knowledge and expertise in the field of the environment. That is why we work closely with EnviTrail, an environmental consulting company specialising in carbon footprint audits. Together, we can cover not only legal and regulatory obligations, but also ensure the technical side of things and perhaps even help with the implementation of decarbonization solutions. Because our common goal is not only to fulfil legal obligations, but to bring real improvements to the environment and society.

What specifically can we provide for you?

GAP analysis focused on ESG reporting(whether you are reporting according to the SFDR or preparing to draftsustainability reports according to the CSRD)
Preparation of internal regulations(policies), the introduction or addition of which will improve your ESG profile(whistleblower protection, human rights policy, supplier code of conduct, codeof ethics, etc.)
Assistance with the issuance of green bondsaccording to the latest European standards and cooperation in the ongoingfulfilment of the obligations imposed on their issuers
Assessment and subsequent advice relatedto the introduction of a carbon tax
Assessment and consideration of ESG risksin M&A transactions
Orientation in ESG legislation, includinglegal advice with its interpretation
Training for relevant employees tailored toyour activity and focus of your business

Who have we already helped?

Bunzl

Representation during the acquisition; as part of the transaction due diligence we also deal with human rights guarantees

Czech InsuranceAssociation (ČAP)

Analysis of gender discrimination in determining insurance premiums and access to insurance

Global Legal Insights – Bribery & Corruption

We contributed a chapter on the Czech Republic to the international guide to the anti-corruption environment, which included an overview of legal regulations, the regime and principles of law enforcement, key questions for investigations, a description of corporate liability for the crimes of bribery and corruption, and more

Komerční banka

Representation in the acquisition of the environmental consulting company Enviros

Komerční pojišťovna

Advice on selected issues related to ESG reporting according to the SFDR and product classification according to the taxonomy regulation, implementation of processes and methodologies against money laundering and corruption, advice on whistleblowing

Kooperativa

Preparation of an internal policy and documentation to manage conflicts of interest, anti-bribery and corruption measures and whistleblowing rules

NN Finance

Extensive GAP analysis focused on compliance with AML legislation and other sector regulation

NN Investment Partners

Review of the management and control system

Pontes

Together with partners from cooperating law firms in the CEE region, we prepared the Renewable Energy Guide, a comprehensive guide to legislation in the field of sustainable energy and the environment

Rixo

GDPR audit and subsequent implementation of European regulation in the field of personal data protection

UniCredit Bank Czech Republic and Slovakia

Preparation of complete documentation for ESG financing of homes for the elderly