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The LSA provides members with a host of resources from practical toolkits, ‘how to guides’ and case studies. We encourage our members to share best practice as well as developing materials ourselves and sourcing material from academics, partners and experts. If you have a resource that you are willing to share with the membership please contact comms@legalsustainabilityalliance.com.
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Raising the Bar: Women in Law – Phase 2 Report
This report, from the International Bar Association (IBA), follows the findings of their global survey of 5,000 women working in the legal profession across 100 jurisdictions. Examining the experiences of women working in law has revealed persistent structural barriers to senior leadership, widespread burnout and ongoing gender inequality, despite growing awareness and workplace initiatives aimed at improving diversity.
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Energy Cost Calculator
This tool from GoCompare provides an estimate of running costs for a wide range of appliances, with the added ability to compare different items and their expected usage times. Please note that this is a third‑party resource, and the LSA cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided.
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Putting the Sustainable into Procurement – A Practical Guide for Law Firms
Addressing one of the most significant sources of emissions and responsible business risks for law firms – the supply chain – this guide provides a clear, practical resource for firms seeking to embed sustainability into procurement decisions and supplier management.
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LSA Annual Report
The LSA Annual Report provides an overview the network in 2025, offering an insight into what the LSA can do for you, and how you can engage to maximise your impact on the climate and nature crisis.
It also offers us a chance to reflect on the year and understand how we can deliver better value for money and build the significant progress made.
Please download the report here and share it with your colleagues.
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Rights of Nature Report – Placing Nature’s Interests at the Heart of Decision Making
The report from the Rights of Nature Symposium which brought together the diverse perspectives that must collaborate to ensure nature remains at the core of business, law, policy, and practice.
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Every Step Counts – A Practical Guide to Business Travel
A guide for law firms seeking to create a robust and sustainable travel policy to address the emissions generated by business travel.
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Decoding the Disclosure – A Practical Guide to TCFD
A guide for law firms to implement the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)
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Understanding Ecocide Law – Why Businesses and Law Firms Should Engage
A webinar exploring how Ecocide Law fits within the current legal framework and examining the implications for law firms and their clients.
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The launch of the LSA’s guide to business travel
A webinar launching the LSA’s new guide to business travel featuring members of the working group who led a presentation, followed by a panel discussion and Q&A session.
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The launch of the LSA’s guide to TCFD
The webinar launching the LSA’s new guide to TCFD, featuring members of the working group who led a presentation, followed by a panel discussion and Q&A.
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Introducing the LSA Academy
A webinar launcing the LSA Academy – designed to meet the growing demand for sustainability skills across our membership organisations, while leveraging apprenticeship levy funding.
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The How, Why and When of Regulatory Frameworks
Sustainability consultant Stan Rayfield explores the benefits from reporting frameworks and how they align with the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reporting Protocol.
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Outcomes and Impacts – Takeaways from COP 29
Emma Lecavalier, Postdoctoral Research Fellow with the Net Zero Regulation and Policy Hub, reflects on what COP29 means for law firms.
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Getting Ready to Measure Your Carbon Emissions
Jim Haywood reveals how to effectively and efficiently measure your carbon impact. Part of the Green Brief series.
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Labour’s 100 Days
In this event, Karla Hill of E3G and Sophia Adams Bhatti reflect on what the first 100 days of the new government means for the environment, for policy and for law firms.
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The Global Goals in Action
Part of the LSA’s Green Brief series exploring how the SDGs can support your responsible business agenda.
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Draft Guidance
UN Race to Zero Consultation on Draft Guidance on “Serviced Emissions” of Professional Service Providers
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Jargon Buster
This series features climate lawyers explaining commonly used acronyms; breaking down and demystifying the Language of Green.
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The Impact of Climate Change on Solicitors
A recording of the event with Alasdair Cameron, the Law Society Policy Advisor: Climate Change and Planning and Environmental Law and Becky Clissmann, Counsel at Ashurst.
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A Green Energy Glossary
Signing up for a green tariff? A useful glossary of green energy terms.
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Revised Oxford Principles for Net Zero Aligned Carbon Offsetting
Guidance which aims to address market failures, reduce risk for investors and developers and rebuild trust between purchasers, sellers and the general public.
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The Impact of Climate Change on Solicitors
Guidance from the Law Society designed to pre-empt the climate change risk your organisation faces and help you do business competently and compliantly.
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A Library of Infographics
Climate change and energy explained simply by the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit
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LSA & Red.Inc
Guide to Purchasing Sustainable Office Supplies.
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TCFD Summary
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Guide to CCRA-3
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LSA Mental Health Awareness Factsheet
A brief overview of mental health websites and resources
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LSA Business Case for Sustainability
A practical guide to embedding sustainability for law firms
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Running a Successful
Green Week
Some ideas to get you started
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Adapting to Climate Change
Guidance notes
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Sustainable Travel
Top tips for making business travel more sustainable
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Supplier Scope 3 Carbon Questionnaire
Template questionnaire for use with suppliers to help measure associated Scope 3 carbon emissions
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Employee Engagement
Toolkit
Ideas and resources to help engage staff in sustainability programmes
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Annual Data Tracker
Record data needed to calculate your carbon footprint
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Sustainable Home Working
Simple tips to make working from home more sustainable
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Sustainable Office
Quick wins for an environmentally aware office
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Actions to Deliver the SDGs
Practical personal actions to deliver the UN Sustainable Development Goals
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How to Develop
Sustainable Business
Drivers, Incentives, Challenges & Actions – Notes from LSA VIP Breakfast Event