ESG Collaborations in Light of European Antitrust Policy and Enforcement Trends

A growing number of environmental, social and governance (or, in short, “ESG”) regulatory requirements, encourage or, on a practical level, require collaboration between competitors or suppliers. However, sharing information between companies – both in vertical and horizontal relationships with suppliers and competitors – is not allowed simply because they pursue sustainable goals. Collaborating or even looking for a joint solution for ESG compliance carries a significant risk of violati