Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Client relations
• Confidentiality and privacy of clients’ data
• Service quality
• Business ethical conduct and transparency
• Prevention of illegal acts and corruption
• Training and professional development
• Technology and service innovations
• Employment Practices
• Legal advice on ESG impact issues
• Internal communication and management of the workplace climate
• Diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities
• Promotion and respect for human rights
• Education and access to essential legal information
• Support to institutions and promotion of laws to foster common welfare
• Integral risk management (including social and environmental aspects for each practice area)
• Pro bono counseling

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced energy consumption due to remote work during the pandemic.
• Reduced printing significantly, only printing documents required by courts for legal proceedings and presentations to regulatory agencies.
• Implemented a waste management policy with waste separation and responsible disposal of hazardous waste.

Social Achievements

• Launched a Safe Work Protocol prioritizing employee care and safety.
• Supported employees through various initiatives and communication channels during the pandemic.
• Diversity and Inclusion Committee focused on gender, generational diversity, and diversity of thought.
• Pro Bono Program celebrated its 20th anniversary, exceeding its annual objective of 20 pro bono hours per employee.
• Proyecto Dar initiative supported over 830 children.
• Implemented a teleworking team to balance daily work activities with new work modes.

Governance Achievements

• Updated Information Security Policy according to best market practices.
• Formalized Data Privacy Policy for personal data security.
• Developed a Code of Professional Ethics (to be formalized in the next fiscal year).
• Implemented internal risk mapping for compliance, money laundering, and anti-corruption.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on work practices and client services.
• Balancing remote work with in-person office needs.
• Maintaining business continuity during lockdowns and restrictions.

Mitigation Strategies

• Implemented a teleworking team and Safe Work Protocol.
• Optimized systems and processes, adding new technologies and communication channels.
• Provided medical care, emotional support, and psychological support programs to employees.
• Developed an interface via Microsoft SharePoint to share documents online with clients.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Prioritizing impact suppliers, sustainable organizations, certified B Corps, and ecological product suppliers.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Chambers Latin America Awards 2021: Diversity & Inclusion: Environmental and Sustainability Firm of the Year
• Environmental Finance Awards Impact 2020
• Argentina Client Service Award by Chambers and Partners
• Grunin Prize Law and Social Entrepreneurship 2021
• ACDE Enrique Shaw Prize
• Pro Bono Leading Light by Latin Lawyer and The Vance Centre