A law firm operating internationally was looking to develop its own sustainability programs to ensure that it was meeting or exceeding industry benchmarks and adhering to mandatory requirements, such as California’s SB 261 (The Climate-Related Financial Risk Act) and the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive. As both industry peers and key strategic partners began to raise the bar on ESG programs, they embraced the opportunity to lead on sustainability initiatives to remain competitive, strengthen stakeholder confidence, and align with evolving global ESG standards.