Wiersholm is a member of the UN Global Compact, and in an annual report we present the progress we have made in various priority areas related to the UN’s sustainability goals. In the report, you can read about how we reduce the carbon footprint of the firm, how we work for diversity and equality, what we require of our suppliers and what we do pro bono to promote human rights.
Sustainability
Contributing to a more sustainable future is a part both of our social responsibility and our professional expertise.
As a firm, we have committed ourselves to the UN's sustainability goals through membership in the UN Global Compact, where we annually report on everything we do to contribute to achieving the sustainability goals.
However, our greatest contribution to sustainable development is through the professional advice and assistance we provide to our clients. Sustainability is increasingly a key success factor for businesses in Norway and internationally. The green shift is being driven by regulatory authorities in interaction with commercial forces and entails a need for significant changes in the vast majority of industries, but also new opportunities. We help companies succeed in markets that are increasingly focused on sustainable development.
Our experts provide assistance in all types of questions and matters related to sustainable development and the green shift, and help our clients navigate in a landscape that many are still not quite familiar with. We work closely together in interdisciplinary teams to assist our clients in dealing with challenges in the best possible way and taking advantage of the opportunities offered by the green shift.
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Sustainability is our social responsibility
Communication on Progress 2021
Sustainability is our expertise
Wiersholm is a top-ranked law firm offering expertise in all major legal areas for trade and industry. We assist in all types of projects with a green approach with tailor-made teams consisting of experts in various practice areas and industries.
How can we assist you?
Compliance og ESG
Employment
Energy and environment
Financing
Litigation
Real estate
Regulatory
Shipping
Taxes and duties
Technology and intellectual property
Transactions
Examples of completed engagements
- ESG due diligences for various PE funds
- ESG projects for finance and industry on how to meet new rules and requirements
- Assistance to SEB with financing to Hydro of USD 1.6 billion with requirements for reduced climate emissions
- Assistance to Arendals Fossekompani ASA with raising green bond to finance green projects
- Assistance with green bond loans for financing related to sustainable food production, renewable energy, clean transport and waste management, etc.
- Listing of "green" companies on the Oslo Stock Exchange, such as Elopak ASA and Edda Wind AS
- Assistance in maintaining sustainability in corporate governance work and in the boardroom
- Assistance to Silva Green Fuel in connection with agreements and rights issues related to the establishment of a demonstration plant for the production of bio-crude oil
- Assistance to retail and power companies in their use of environmental claims in marketing
- Assistance in real estate development projects with special emphasis on sustainability qualities, including both environmental and social sustainability