Assunção Cristas, Benedita Gonçalves, Catarina Pinto Correia and Miguel Ventura are the authors of the chapter on Portugal in the 2026 edition of Legal 500’s Country Comparative Guide on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG).

In this contribution, VdA’s lawyers analyse the legal and regulatory framework for ESG matters in Portugal, covering topics such as climate change, biodiversity, water resources, circular economy, diversity and inclusion, as well as corporate reporting and accountability.

This publication provides a practical and comparative overview of the main challenges and trends in this field, reflecting the growing complexity of the sustainability regulatory landscape.