Our team possesses extensive expertise across all key areas related to compliance and ESG, combining this knowledge with in-depth industry insight to provide tailored advice. Our specialists in each field enable us to understand the unique challenges our clients face and to offer bespoke solutions that ensure sustainability is effectively incorporated into their business operations.
Advisory Services in ESG and Compliance
We believe that a proactive approach to compliance is profitable. Our services include:
- Regulatory assessments and gap analyses
- ESG reporting and investigations under legislation such as the Transparency Act, the Equality and Anti-Discrimination Act, the Accounting Act incorporating the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD)
- Evaluations and documentation in accordance with the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) and the Taxonomy Regulation, including enterprise categorisation, pre-contractual and periodic disclosures, as well as website information
- Comprehensive advice on environmental and climate law matters for both private and public entities
- Assistance with sustainability communications and anti-greenwashing;
- Support in national and international investigations
- Sustainability in public procurement, financing, renewable projects, construction, and real estate
- Packaging requirements and regulations for deforestation-free products;
- Information requirements under the Environmental Information Act and the Product Control Act
- Assistance during government inspections, investigations, audits, and probes (e.g., Dawn Raids) by tax authorities, competition regulators, labour inspections, sector-specific authorities, and others, including ad hoc support in “red flag” situations related to anti-corruption regulations
- Advisory services for boards and management on crisis management, liability, and corporate governance
- Corporate governance, including anti-corruption and anti-money laundering, with tailored procedures, guidelines, and training programmes and
- Compliance reviews in connection with transactions and due diligence
Climate, Environment, and Social Sustainability
Our compliance and sustainability team has deep knowledge of the sustainability reporting requirements under the Transparency Act, the Equality and Anti-Discrimination Act, the revised Accounting Act (incorporating the CSRD), and the CSDDD. We are also well-versed in sustainability reporting for the financial sector (SFDR). In addition, we assist businesses in preparing for future reporting obligations related to deforestation-free products and sustainable packaging. We have the country’s leading labour law department, along with skilled specialists in other legal fields, who work closely with our compliance and sustainability team.
In real estate development and construction, we guide our clients in selecting sustainable building processes and solutions. Furthermore, our public procurement team is dedicated to promoting sustainable procurement strategies. Arntzen de Besche has long held a strong position in the energy sector, and we continue to build on this experience with a growing focus on renewable energy sources like solar and wind power. For years, we have also been at the forefront of projects related to the extraction of critical minerals. By leveraging our solid knowledge in traditional energy sources, we are expanding our expertise to ensure these industries also take significant steps to reduce their climate impact in ways that are economically sustainable for the individual business.
Corporate Governance, Anti-Money Laundering, and Anti-Corruption
We assist in developing and implementing tailored anti-money laundering procedures to ensure that businesses’ protocols comply with legal requirements. Our team conducts company-specific risk assessments, spot checks on the practical application of procedures and regulations, general training on anti-money laundering laws, structuring of reporting functions, and the integration of digital solutions with anti-money laundering features.
Our anti-corruption experts also assist in drafting policies, routines, training, and concrete assessments to ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
Driving the Green Transition
We work closely with authorities and industry associations to launch new initiatives and revise existing legislation.
In collaboration with Skift – Business Climate Leaders, we set the agenda for how businesses can become even more sustainable. For example, we have developed a guide for green procurement and contributed to “Skiftnotater,” where we have proposed specific measures within food and agriculture, as well as construction and real estate.
In cooperation with the Norwegian Green Building Alliance, we have developed a guide with suggested clauses for use by developers and contractors in their design and build contracts to ensure sustainable buildings.
Our commitment
We are deeply committed to sustainability, with a particular focus on climate, the environment, and human rights. Through close collaboration with government bodies and industry organisations, we have gained in-depth insight into ESG developments and can assist at every stage of your sustainability efforts.
ESG and compliance are embedded in our core practice areas, and our multidisciplinary teams combine legal expertise with industry-specific knowledge to provide tailored advice. We offer guidance that not only meets legal requirements but also considers the practical implications for your business.
With extensive experience in international regulations and a strong network of foreign lawyers, we provide bespoke advice when your needs extend beyond national borders.
