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Environment

Taking action for our environment

We work together to embed environmental sustainability into our decision-making across our operations in order to address climate change, minimise negative impacts and safeguard nature.

  • -50%

    Our emission reduction target by 2030 on a 2019/20 baseline

  • 100%

    Renewable energy across our offices

  • -41%

    Reduction in the number of printers in our offices

All data FY23/24

Taking climate action

In October 2021 we were one of the first law firms of our size to make a public commitment to halve our Scope 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, from a 2019/20 baseline. In September 2023 our target was verified by the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi).

Our Sustainability Board, which comprises our Responsible Business Partner, Managing Partner, Heads of Finance, Risk and Operations, and Responsible Business Manager, sets our strategy, ensures we have the right systems and processes in place, and reviews performance.

Our Green Impact Group engages the firm on environmental issues and our strategic priorities. The Group provides a forum to share ideas and create experiences that drive a culture of sustainability including volunteering opportunities that support nature restoration projects.

Memberships and partnerships
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Sustainability is at the heart of all we do at Forsters. We understand the importance of businesses of all sizes taking action to address climate change and we are proud to be one of the first law firms of our size to commit to a science-based reduction target.

Kelly Noel-Smith,Responsible Business Partner

Through our Green Impact Group we harness the enthusiasm across the firm for environmental initiatives by: creating experiences that raise awareness and drive behaviour change; hosting events where colleagues can deploy their green fingers; and collaborating with teams to embed best practice and support the firm’s goals.

George MitchellPartner, Private Client and Green Impact Group lead

Connecting for positive impact

For more information about our environmental performance and initiatives read our Responsible business review 2023-24.

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Responsible business impact report 2023 - 24

Responsible sourcing

Our aim is to consistently put social and environmental impact at the heart of the decisions we make when buying products and services. We want to ensure that every pound we spend has a positive impact.

Our Supplier Management Programme is led by our Risk and Compliance team. Our Supplier Management Policy stipulates that new suppliers must complete a detailed ESG questionnaire and sign up to our Supplier Code of Conduct, which includes ethical business practices, environmental management, diversity and inclusion, and human rights.

Connecting for positive impact

For more information about our responsible sourcing initiatives read our Responsible business review 2023-24

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Responsible business impact report 2023 - 24

Creating our future fit office

Our move into 22 Baker Street in January 2024 followed detailed planning with sustainability at its heart and the goal of achieving BREEAM Excellent certification, which designates an exceptional level of environmental performance. Actions included a focus on the reuse of materials; the procurement of a sustainable fit out; heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems that permit heat recovery; and new technologies that will enable us to continue improving energy efficiency and emissions reductions over time.

Baker Street office
Baker Street office
Baker Street office

Connecting for positive impact

For more information about our environmental initiatives read our Responsible business review 2023-24.

Read the review

Responsible business impact report 2023 - 24

Leading the way