Now more than ever before, companies are determining how best to address their ESG-related risks and are facing mounting public pressure to do so in a meaningful way. From a legal perspective, the push toward net zero and the transition to a renewable energy economy has introduced both significant opportunity and risk for businesses in relation to the “E” in ESG (environmental risk).
It can be challenging to navigate the ever-changing matrix of environmental legislation, policy and standards that are impacting businesses. Our ESG team at McInnes Cooper can help your business navigate both the environmental risks and opportunities that currently exist and help anticipate and plan for the legislative and policy changes to come. Let us set you up for success before it’s crunch time.
McInnes Cooper has a proven track record of advising clients in relation to environmental obligations and opportunities, and clients have long-trusted our lawyers to act as strategic advisors on all things environmental law, including:
Aug 8, 2023
We updated this publication on August 10, 2023. The Nova Scotia commercial net-metering regime just took another step toward implementation.…
Jan 25, 2023
Buzz around the potential of hydrogen as a green energy source has been growing. And the Atlantic Canadian provinces are poised to become a key…
Nov 10, 2022
We updated this publication on August 8, 2023. October 2022 amendments to the N.S. Renewable Electricity Regulations ushered in a new…
Nov 10, 2021
On November 5, 2021, the Province of Nova Scotia passed the Environmental Goals and Climate Change Reduction Act. The Act will serve as the…
Jun 21, 2021
There is a duty to consult Indigenous groups when the Crown contemplates actions that may adversely affect their rights under section 35 of the…
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