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Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) - Italy
What the Team is Known For
WST Legal's ESG practice assists companies with a wide range of matters, including carbon footprint issues and ESG reporting frameworks. It also frequently handles supply chain matters, socio-environmental audits, regulatory compliance and contentious matters. Its clients are active in a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, real estate and retail.
Strengths
WST Legal supports us by offering specific, non-standardised solutions. It promotes a culture of reporting and sustainability within the company.
Its lawyers provide operational and strategic support, not just theoretical consulting, but practical support in data collection and defining sustainability objectives.
The department stands out for its ongoing commitment to compliance and evolving standards, ensuring methodological rigour, reliability and consistency with European best practices.
The law firm's size and range of expertise are fully suited to the needs of the projects we manage.
Its understanding of our business and commercial acumen are excellent.
Work Highlights
WST Legal advised a multinational manufacturer of pressure vessels for industrial applications on the assessment of its carbon footprint across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions.
Notable practitioners
Antonio Candotti focuses on compliance and sustainability matters assisting clients from an extended selection of industries, including manufacturing, retail, energy, construction and real estate.
Silvia Breda is frequently seen assisting national and international entities with ESG frameworks and reports.
Silvia Breda stands out for her in-depth technical expertise in the environmental field with a focus on ESG and sustainability issues. She offers specialised and up-to-date advice, integrating the latest regulatory and methodological developments into corporate projects.