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Thompson Hine LLP, a full-service business law firm with approximately 400 lawyers in 8 offices, was ranked number 1 in the category “Most innovative North American law firms: New working models” by The Financial Times and was 1 of 7 firms shortlisted for The American Lawyer’s inaugural Legal Services Innovation Award. The firm has been recognized by the National Law Journal as a Legal Technology Trailblazer and featured by Bloomberg for its innovative service delivery models, which drive accuracy and predictability. The firm’s commitment to innovation is embodied in Thompson Hine SmartPaTHTM – a smarter way to work – predictable, efficient and aligned with client goals. For more information, please visit ThompsonHine.com and ThompsonHine.com/SmartPaTH.

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Longtime thought leader and client partner on corporate ESG programs, priorities and progress, Thompson Hine LLP has released its third ESG survey report, “<a href="https://admin.thompsonhine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/The_ESG_Shuffle_2024.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The ESG Shuffle</a>,” which measures and analyzes corporate experiences with ESG as this complex concept begins its turn from voluntary to mandatory compliance requirements. This year’s report follows our <a href="https://admin.thompsonhine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/An_ESG_Snapshot.pdf">2021</a> and <a href="https://admin.thompsonhine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/ESG_An_Intensifying_Focus_2022.pdf">2022</a> versions.

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“While we will likely not see true regulatory alignment for quite some time, we are seeing companies tracking the significant shift from a truly voluntary ESG framework to looming mandatory disclosures,” said Thompson Hine partner <a href="https://www.thompsonhine.com/professionals/heidi-b-friedman/">Heidi Friedman</a>, co-chair of the firm’s <a href="https://www.thompsonhine.com/services/esg-collaborative/">ESG Collaborative</a>. “Despite continuing challenges, companies are paying attention, taking the time to become educated and compiling the resources necessary to develop their programs and goals.”

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<strong>Highlighted Corporate ESG Trends Explored in the Report</strong>

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“Notably, this year’s survey responses demonstrated a level of sophistication, including the continuing maturity of corporate ESG programs and the growing knowledge of running those programs, that we have not seen in previous survey iterations,” said <a href="https://www.thompsonhine.com/professionals/jurgita-ashley/">Jurgita Ashley</a>, co-chair of the firm’s <a href="https://www.thompsonhine.com/services/esg-collaborative/">ESG Collaborative</a>. “This parallel corporate evolution will add value and allow companies to prepare for the mandates that are coming.”

Thompson Hine is committed to staying on top of significant business trends and continuously innovating to meet its clients’ evolving needs. The firm’s <a href="https://www.thompsonhine.com/services/esg-collaborative/">ESG Collaborative</a> is a multidisciplinary team of lawyers with practical legal and business knowledge to help clients develop, implement and fine-tune ESG strategies. The group uses proprietary SmartPaTH<sup>TM</sup> tools, significant investments in technology and strategies such as legal project management, flexible staffing and value-based pricing to help clients achieve their objectives while providing enhanced value and predictability.

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New Thompson Hine Survey-Based Report Tracks ESG’s Latest Shift as Voluntary Makes Way for Mandatory