As sustainability and ESG continue to shape the legal landscape, how are the UK’s leading firms responding?
Our new report offers a comprehensive overview of sustainability practices across the top 50 UK law firms. It highlights the sector’s growing commitment to responsible business, while identifying areas where further development can enhance credibility and impact.
Key findings include:
- 34% of all firms do not yet publish an annual Responsible Business report,
- 94% of mid-tier firms have established sustainability committees,
- 48 firms have set carbon related targets, with nine committed to carbon reduction by 2030 or net zero by 2050,
- Emissions data verification varies across tiers, and
- Scope 3 emissions reporting is increasingly important and there are varying levels of reporting across all firms.
The report also outlines practical steps firms can take to strengthen their sustainability maturity, from conducting materiality assessments to investing in internal capabilities, and aligning commitments with measurable action.
Whether you’re benchmarking your own progress or advising clients, this report offers valuable insights into the evolving sustainability landscape in the legal sector.
To discuss any of our findings and how we can help you on your own sustainability journey, please get in touch.
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