Time is running out to solve
the Climate Crisis
The Legal Sustainability Alliance
The only not-for-profit sustainability network run by law firms for law firms
Join today and see how we can help you on your journey to net zero
About us
The LSA is a collaborative network providing advice, information and resources.
Run by law firms for law firms, the LSA leads the legal sector as it transitions to net zero working. We are open to all law firms, schools of law and in house counsel.
Become a member
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 all learn from them.
Tell us how you engage your staff. Share how you overcome challenges. We will get to net zero faster if we share best practice.
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.
LSA Spotlight
What has got us talking this week:
UN climate report: Scientists release ‘survival guide’ to avert climate disaster
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), made up of the world’s leading climate scientists, set out the final part of its mammoth sixth assessment report.
In response to the findings, UN secretary general Antonio Guterres says that all countries should bring forward their net zero plans by a decade. These targets are supposed to rapidly cut the greenhouse gas emissions that warm our planet’s atmosphere.
“There is a rapidly closing window of opportunity to secure a liveable and sustainable future for all”
Tweets
A brilliant start to our event, co-hosted by @CRS_Lawyers and @Impact4Climate - Developing a strategic approach to carbon offsetting for the Legal Sector. https://t.co/PUUaYr6Xl3 Read More
RT @Natures_Voice: 📢 "We have created a plan too big to ignore." 📢 The world's first #PeoplesPlanForNature is calling for immediate action… Read More
RT @CharlotteW_RWK: Fantastic panel discussion today on women solicitors following #IWD2023 with great insight from @lubnashuja, Sharon Bla… Read More
RT @Grantham_IC: "What this report also shows with much more clarity than ever before is the inequity of climate change – those causing the… Read More
@bgreencapital @BurgesSalmon @RedAndTempleBID We would love to know more about this so we can share the story with other LSA members - can we find out more? Thank you. Read More
@AllAboutLaw Fantastic 👏 Read More
RT @bbpuk: Our latest infographic shares trends found in our Climate Commitment signatory pathways. We explore key themes around: 🗺 Geogra… Read More
RT @ClientEarth: New climate science report by @IPCC_CH says we are far off track to respect the 1.5 limit. But we know what’s needed to ge… Read More
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.
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.
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.
How close are you to Net Zero?
DLA PIPER
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Reduction in Scope 1, 2 & 3 GHG by 2030
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.
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