Environmental, Social, and Governance

At our firm, we believe in going beyond traditional commercial legal services to address the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) needs of our clients. In today's rapidly changing world, businesses must not only focus on growth and profitability but also their impact on the environment, society, and governance standards. For this, we offer a suite of services tailored to help our clients navigate the complexities of ESG considerations.

Whether it's developing ESG policies, conducting risk assessments, or implementing sustainable business practices, we provide practical guidance and support every step of the way. By aligning our clients' objectives with environmental protection, social responsibility, and robust governance practices, we help them create value not only for their shareholders but also for their stakeholders and society at large.

ESG Services
Our ESG services are designed to empower businesses to thrive in a rapidly evolving world while making a positive impact on the environment, society, and governance standards, encompassing:

a. Corporate ESG Policy Development

At our firm, we collaborate closely with clients to transform their core values into concrete policies, laying the groundwork for ethical practices and lasting positive change. Our team conducts thorough assessments, examining every aspect of your organization, from its operational intricacies to its governance structure and intricate stakeholder dynamics. This analysis ensures that the resulting ESG corporate policies are not just relevant but also actionable.

b. ESMS Development

Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS) serves as a customized set of policies, tools, and a reporting framework to assist companies in navigating and integrating ESG considerations into their daily operations. At our firm, we specialize in crafting ESMS solutions tailored to the specific requirements of our clients. Our approach commences with an assessment phase conducted closely with each client to identify any gaps in their ESG performances. Subsequently, this analysis results in actionable recommendations designed to address the identified gaps.

c. Standards Operation Procedure (SOP) and Code of Conduct Drafting

We specialize in crafting SOPs and Codes of Conduct to harmonize ESG practices within our clients' operations, addressing Environment, Social, Governance, or Performance dimensions. Our customized solutions emphasize compliance with legal requirements and global best practices. SOPs designed for our past clients encompass resource efficiency, sustainable supply chain management, diversity and inclusion, biodiversity, grievance redress mechanisms, gender-based violence and sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (GBV/SEAH) code of conduct, and good corporate governance.

d. IFC’s ESG Standards Compliance

An increasing number of investors utilize the International Finance Corporation (IFC)'s Performance Standards (PS) in Environmental and Social Sustainability as a benchmark for assessing companies' ESG performance. With years of experience in implementing these standards, our team is well-versed in ensuring that company performance aligns with the IFC's ESG Standard or other recognized ESG benchmarks.

e. Environment and Social (E & S) Due Diligence

Our firm offers services in conducting Environment and Social (E & S) Due Diligence, assisting our clients in making informed decisions by assessing the risks and opportunities associated with their potential investments and business ventures. Additionally, we possess extensive experience in conducting due diligence for ESG and impact investments, including evaluations of gender and inclusion criteria.

Portfolio and Experiences
With a diverse array of expertise in ESG, our firm has successfully catered to clients spanning public companies, private firms, cooperatives, and impact investors.

Our notable representative deals include (selected):

  • Developing a set of ESAP, ESMS, and SOPs for resource efficiency, sustainable supply chain management, and others for a company operating in the food and beverage sector which provides the largest coffee network in Indonesia.
  • Providing strategic advice to ensure compliance with ESG requirements for an IFC investment of USD 15 million in a prominent Indonesian healthcare company backed by a private equity firm.
  • Providing advice on integrating ESG principles across human resources policies, including complaint procedures for sexual harassment and company regulations, for a prominent public company operating in the beauty industry.
  • Advising an End-to-End Technology and Service Solutions company on integrating ESG principles across its human resources policies to secure investment from a venture capital equity.

For further information regarding our ESG services portfolio, please contact us at admin@nandp.or.id.