Among other services, the ESG team assists clients in adopting policies, conducting due diligence, carrying out sustainable projects/investments and complying with the highest standards of corporate governance. In addition, we explore ways to prevent, mitigate and remedy actual and potential human rights, social or environmental impact.

As a leading Mexican firm, Galicia is distinctly known for its comprehensive legal service that includes a combination of unparalleled experience in transactional work, strategic litigation and compliance.

Our ESG team of experts advise in the following areas:

• Environmental and Climate Regulation aspects, including climate change (biodiversity, water, land and forests), sustainable resource management, environmental impact and risk, environmental licensing, circular economy, renewable energy transition, energy efficiency, carbon footprint and markets, wastes and water management.
• Social, Human Rights and Pro Bono work, including Pro Bono work, labor standards and employee relations, human rights (due diligence in investigation of human rights and labor violations, structuring of policies), health and wellness, and stakeholder/community engagement.
• Governance and Risk Management issues like corporate reputation, corporate governance, anti-bribery and corruption, compliance, data protection and privacy, company director liabilities, ESG performance and disclosure, financial reporting, and risk/crisis management. 
• Sustainable Finance and Investments, such as green bonds, sustainability investments and social bonds, gender bonds, private equity, structured finance, ESG funds and environmental assets.