Sustainability lawyers need to add antitrust expertise to their arsenal.

The article discusses the importance of sustainability lawyers incorporating antitrust expertise into their practice when advising companies on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues. It emphasizes the need for collaboration among companies to achieve sustainability goals, such as reducing global greenhouse gas emissions and eliminating human rights violations in supply chains. However, sustainability-focused collaboration can present antitrust risks, as it may lead to complaints about competitor collusion and arrangements that harm competition. The article provides guidance on how companies can recognize and mitigate antitrust risks while pursuing sustainability efforts, highlighting the importance of ensuring compliance with antitrust laws and carefully considering the pro-competitive benefits of sustainability initiatives. [Extracted from the article]