We are actively involved in research, training, academic and mentoring work, regularly act on a pro bono capacity for selected causes, and are part of several initiatives to support ESG, sustainability and impact. In compliance with our B Corp certification requirements, below is a list of our mandated public disclosures and policies: Stakeholder Grievance Channel. Any stakeholder, including clients, workers, suppliers, and members of the public, who wishes to raise a concern about our conduct or impact may do so by writing to grievances@idest.pro. All submissions are treated confidentially and reviewed by firm leadership. Climate Action Plan and Environmental Management Commitment. This document sets out the concrete steps we are taking to align its operations with a 1.5°C global warming pathway, including our priority actions, implementation timeline, and the indicators against which we will track and report progress. It also describes the measures id est avocats takes to monitor and reduce its environmental footprint, covering energy use, waste, travel, and supplier practices, and our commitment to continuous improvement in this area. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Policy and Human Rights Commitment. This policy describes our commitments to building and maintaining an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace, covering hiring, professional development, culture, and the way we engage with our broader professional community. It also sets out our commitment to respecting human rights across our operations and professional relationships, in line with internationally recognized principles including the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.

B Corp Community

We achieved in 2022 our B Corp certification (renewed in 2025), joining a responsible business community that meets the highest verified standards of environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance, transparency, and accountability. More about the BCorp movement and certification process here.

United Nations Global Compact

We joined in 2023 the United Nations Global Compact program, the world's largest sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative. The program is a UN backed call to companies to align their strategies and operations with ten universal principles related to human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption, and take actions that advance societal goals and the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Diversity, Inclusion and CSR certification

Diversity and inclusion are part of our core values. We actively promote the equitable inclusion of individuals regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, maternity, origin, ethnicity, age, culture, faith or disability status. Our commitment creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive work environment that values and respects every person's qualities is reflected in our CSR certification for several years by EcoVadis, an independent rating agency for corporate social responsibility performance.

We have been ranked for years among the finest firms on the market by leading guides in our core practice areas, including Legal500, Chambers and Partners, Leaders League, Best Lawyers and IFLR1000.