How to Efficiently Navigate Complex Climate Regulations

Businesses often find climate regulations complex, burdensome and difficult to
implement. A main reason is that these regulations are new and lack precedent. For a long time,
climate change has been perceived as something to be dealt with at the governmental
level. In recent years, however, climate change has become a regulatory and corporate
governance issue for companies large and small.

The topic of corporate climate change regulation triggers several corporate “themes”:

• Corporate Governance
• Reporting
• Transition Planning
• Supply Chain Management
• Unfair Competition / Greenwashing
• Litigation

Given the novelty and complexity of the topic, practicable advice is difficult to find.

Navigating the Legal Landscape Efficiently
To avoid unnecessary bureaucratic burdens, it is imperative that companies navigate the
climate regulations landscape efficiently. This serves two primary objectives:

• Mitigating risks: By complying with climate regulations, the company reduces legal risks of
  non-compliance for the company and its board, and related costs.
• Capitalising on opportunities: Compliance with applicable legal requirements and best practice
  contributes to establishing and maintaining a good ESG record. This enhances the company’s
  attractiveness to investors, business partners, consumers, governmental agencies, and the public.
  In addition, it helps to identify significant business opportunities, thus ensuring that the
  company’s business model is fit for the future.

How Walder Wyss can help
As a leading and innovative law firm, we understand both the business needs of Swiss
companies and the evolving ESG landscape. Our joint expertise assists companies in
achieving their objectives while capitalizing on the business opportunities associated with
transitioning to climate neutrality. Our in-depth understanding of the regulatory
framework, including its practical application, allows us to provide companies with
tailored advice on how to implement it most efficiently, in line with best practice.