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The Legal Sustainability Alliance

The only not-for-profit sustainability network run by law firms for law firms

We aim to inform, equip and empower law firms to take effective action on the climate and nature crises at home, at work and through their practice. Join today and see how we can help you on your journey to net zero.

About us

The LSA is a collaborative network.

We inform, equip and empower lawyers and law firms to address the climate and biodiversity crises at home, at work and through their practice.  

Open to all law firms, schools of law and in house counsel.

Become a member

Whether it is changing your own practices, advising your clients or supporting your staff, it is vital that the legal sector as a whole reduces its impact on the planet.

Members can access a range of tools, resources, advice and exclusive benefits to help them on their sustainability journey.

Talk to us

Joining our network isn’t about ticking boxes. We want our members to share their successes with us so we can learn from and celebrate best practice.

We invite you to join our working groups exploring various pressing issues facing the legal sector as it tackles the climate and nature crises.  

Events

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MARCH

SBTi:  From Calculation to Validation

LOCATION: ONLINE, 12.30-1.30pm

20

march

Consultation on Draft Guiding Principles for Serviced Emissions

LOCATION: ONLINE, 12.30-1.30pm

17

APRIL

Biodiversity Risk – the Legal Implications

LOCATION: ONLINE, 12.30-1.30pm

LSA Spotlight

 What has got us talking this week: 

The LSA launches the Sustainable Law Podcast

If you work in the legal sector and you have an interest in tackling the climate and biodiversity crises then this podcast is for you. How do these challenges affect law firms and what can lawyers to take positive action on climate change for their firms and their clients?

Greenwashing, a Dirty Business

by The Sustainable Law Podcast | LISTEN HERE

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FREE ACCESS ANYTIME

The LSA Carbon Calculator is a free to use online platform that members can use to measure all your emissions – across scopes 1 2 and 3. Compliant with SECR and SBTi this online tool has been designed especially for law firms. Use it as many times as you want for as many locations as you want.

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EASY TO USE

Simply collect your emissions data for energy, water, waste, travel, procurement and scope 3 supply chain – and the tool does the rest. Using the latest DEFRA emissions factors the Carbon Calculator gives you an accurate picture of your annual CO2e emissions.

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SET YOUR TARGETS

Set targets for reduction. Your carbon footprint is the starting point to set targets for emissions reduction. You don’t have to be an SBTi firm to be on a net zero journey – set a target to reduce year on year and start your journey today.

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How close are you to Net Zero?

CLYDE & CO

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Reduce absolute scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions by 80% and scope 3 GHG emissions by 50%, by 2030 from a 2019 baseline year

EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND

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Reduction in Scope 1, 2 & 3 GHG by 2030 from a 2018/19 baseline

SLAUGHTER AND MAY

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Reduce absolute scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions 90% by 2040 from a 2018 base year

The Language of

Green Demystified

 

Do you know your IPCC from your ISSB?

Communication is a vital component of the transition to Net Zero, particularly given law's central role in the fight to tackle the nature and climate crises.

This jargon buster series features climate professionals explaining commonly used acronyms; breaking down and demystifying the Language of Green.

 

Our executive firms & partners

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