Climate mandates are real and carry the force of law—nationally, state by state and city by city. Companies are already subject to regulatory compliance mandates, are exposed to significant penalties, and may avail themselves of billions of dollars in federal and state subsidies. The problem is these authorities provide little to no tangible guidance on how to develop long-term compliance strategies and leverage public resources.

From monitoring legislation, engaging in government advocacy and crafting compliance strategies to examining your supply chain and identifying areas of improvement for emissions reduction, energy efficiency, water conservation and waste management, Manatt has the strategic experience to evaluate your business exposure and identify incentive opportunities.

Whether you have comprehensive corporate sustainability policies in place or are just beginning to assess your carbon footprint, our professionals can guide you through the maze of federal, state and local regulations while accounting for market trends and financial opportunities aimed at mitigating climate risk and enhancing sustainable business practices.

As the world enters a new age of energy, shifting from hydrocarbons to renewables, regulations, markets and consumer preferences are in constant flux. We help clients navigate a complex web of regulations as it relates to clean energy alternatives, environmental compliance, due diligence and licensing.

The range of technologies being deployed to reduce or eliminate emissions and extract and manage carbon is expanding rapidly. We can help you not only with project siting but also with fully exploiting complex energy- and utility-oriented regulations. We have complementary experience in representing the energy industry and in siting sizable projects locally.

Before a project can be sited, it must be financed. We can identify capital market investment sources and leverage government and other incentives that make previously infeasible projects viable.

In energy development transactions, we help you evaluate the risks and rewards, decide which concerns are most important, and complete the transaction to your maximum advantage.

When it comes to understanding the regulatory environment, our team has been actively engaged in the regulatory and legislative debate over the implementation of greenhouse gas emissions reduction, climate mitigation and adaptation, and large-scale carbon removal and management strategies. We help you monitor, analyze and advocate for legislative developments that have the potential to impact your business operations.

• Biodiversity and habitat protection
• Climate change mitigation and adaptation
• Circular economy practices
• Corporate sustainability program review
• Climate technology
• Energy efficiency
• Environmental due diligence in business transactions
• Environmental reporting and disclosure analysis
• Environmental risk management
• Green product design and innovation
• Greenwashing claims mitigation and litigation
• Land use and development
• Legislative monitoring and advocacy
• Project finance
• Remediation/brownfields
• Retrofits and conversion of existing facilities
• Sustainable sourcing
• Waste management
• Water quality and conservation