In what context is our commitment to ecological and energy transition situated? We are in the midst of an ecological and energy transition. The economy, once dominated by fossil fuels, is shifting towards a decarbonised model based on renewable and low-carbon energy sources. > What are CMS Francis Lefebvre’s strengths in supporting these transformations? CMS Francis Lefebvre has a longstanding and recognised practice in the energy sector, particularly in regulatory and environmental law, in France and across Europe. Through the European reach of our network, CMS Francis Lefebvre has built a strong reputation in this sector, both domestically and internationally. Our lawyers specialised in the green transition provide our clients with relevant, innovative solutions tailored to both their ambitions and their constraints. _ CSRD Irrespective of our clients’ business sector, we help them comply with the Directive (EU) 2022/2464, known as “CSRD”, which has been transposed and applicable in France since 1 January 2024. This directive modernizes and standardizes corporate sustainability reporting, replacing the NFRD, and (1) improves the quality, reliability and comparability of published ESG data. The complexity of its implementation requires anticipating and formalising several steps: defining the scope, organising governance, training and information on the data to be collected and published, structuring the ESG roadmap, writing and publishing the report. (1) Non Financial Reporting Directive > How do we draw on our expertise to meet our clients’ challenges? The energy sector is undergoing continuous change, and we regularly advise our clients on how to address the challenges arising from its profound transformation, in an increasingly complex geopolitical and economic environment. Our work spans both strategic and operational challenges and relies on the integration of our areas of expertise. Energy, environment, green finance and sustainable investment, ESG criteria, CSR and non-financial reporting, corporate law, ethics, human rights, public law, customs and competition, taxation, project finance, state aid and real estate. 2025 COMMITMENT REPORT 17 ]]> Young female talent, on building a successful > Self-marketing, on building a personal branding To complete our trai our firm launched which offers enr expe dur career, intended for female lawyers who have been with the firm for between three and eight years. strategy, intended for female lawyers who have been with the firm for more than eight years. ning programme, in 2024, the “Women in Law” project, iching discussions and sharing of rience be tweenfemale partners and associates ing “Women Lunch” events. DJCE AWARD 2025 The DJCE CMS Francis Lefebvre award for best future lawyers is presented to three students from the selective French DJCE diploma for their ability to work in a multidisciplinary team. In 2024, the jury was composed of Martin Perrinel, lawyer, Pierre Carcelero and Christophe Lefaillet, partners. An ambitious mentoring programme CMS Francis Lefebvre has launched a mentoring programme open to female lawyers who have been with the firm for between five and eight years. Offered on a volunteer basis, the aim of the programme is to assist these young women with their career development within the firm. Mentees benefit from the support and experience of mentors to further their development and achieve the career goals they set for themselves. The mentoring relationship is based upon openness, dialogue and mutual respect. Its success rests on a commitment by both parties. The Personal Branding Programme has been invaluable to me. It has helped me better showcase my work, assert my place and manage my professional image with confidence. The exchanges with fellow women lawyers were particularly enriching: I now feel more confident and better equipped for the next stage of my career. » Myriam Issad - Counsel 29 2025 COMMITMENT REPORT ]]> Why is onboarding a key moment at the firm? Onboarding is a key stage designed to help employees adapt to their new working environment and to lay the foundations for a lasting relationship based on trust. Every new arrival is an opportunity to share our culture, foster a drive for development and strengthen a strong sense of teamwork, to which we are deeply committed. Onboarding seminars, Campus Day for junior lawyers and training programmes in France and abroad all contribute to embedding our values, supporting an understanding of our organisation, and reinforcing team spirit. > How do initiatives promoting gender balance influence our HR policy? For several years now, the firm, under the auspices of the Gender Balance Partners’ Committee, has implemented a proactive policy on gender balance, aimed at supporting the career development of female lawyers and ensuring at least 40% representation of both women and men across all career progression decisions. This ambition is at the heart of our HR policy: diverse recruitment profiles, teams made aware of these issues, and tailored support to help everyone find their place within the firm. > What are the outlooks for 2026? We are convinced that gender balance is a driver of innovation and collective performance, and in 2026 we will continue to strengthen our existing initiatives. Another priority will be to structure and further develop our school and university outreach activities, with the aim of raising awareness among students of our opportunities and building long-term relationships with our target schools and universities. 30 CMS Francis Lefebvre ]]>