Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)
ESG Strategy and Governance
We work with boards of directors, senior executives, and compliance teams to develop ESG strategies that align with Turkish legislation and leading international frameworks such as GRI, SASB, and the EU CSRD. Our work includes preparing ESG roadmaps, designing governance policies, establishing board-level ESG committees, and integrating sustainability into corporate risk management and stakeholder engagement.
Environmental Compliance
We advise our clients in high-impact environmental sectors such as mining, chemicals, and energy on all aspects of environmental legislation, including environmental permits, waste management, emission standards, renewable energy obligations, and Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs).
Social Responsibility and Human Rights
We advise companies operating in sectors such as fashion, retail, and manufacturing on occupational health and safety, diversity and inclusion policies, whistleblowing mechanisms, supply chain due diligence, and compliance with national and international human rights standards.
Sustainable Finance and Green Investment
We work with banks, investors, and companies on sustainable finance instruments such as green bonds, sustainability-linked loans, ESG-focused investment funds, and blended finance structures. Our counsel combines financial structuring with disclosure and reporting obligations and taxonomy alignment under Turkish and EU regulations.
ESG Reporting and Disclosures
As ESG reporting obligations rapidly increase, we support companies in establishing robust and reliable internal systems. Our work includes the preparation of sustainability and non-financial reports, integrating ESG metrics into annual reporting processes, and ensuring compliance with Turkish and international reporting frameworks.
Our team members with expertise in this area
A. Başak Acar, LL.M.
Partner
Baran Elçi, LL.M.
Associate
Benan Arseven
Partner
Elif Köksal
Senior Associate
Sena Bulut
Associate