A strategic approach to ESG

The policy aims to integrate environmental, governance and social practises within our work, our client relationships, and the wider community.

We believe that by replacing our existing CSR policy with this ESG strategy, we complement our core business strategy and values, and make quantifiable decisions which make sound ethical and business sense.

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People

  • We are committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging equality and diversity amongst our workforce. Our aim is to ensure that our workforce is truly representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to contribute fully.
  • We are committed to delivering a fair employment environment and the opportunity to advance and strive to ensure that everyone in the firm always has access to development opportunities.
  • We are committed to providing our staff with skills and resources to improve their employability. This can be seen in the development plans of our trainee solicitors/solicitor apprentices and wider staff.
  • We are committed to working with local institutions to support wider access to the legal profession.
  • We are committed to offering our staff a positive and healthy working environment.
  • We are committed to emphasising a supportive and welcoming working environment in our induction process for new staff members.
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Community

  • We are committed to being a responsible contributing member of society, building strong relationships with the local community, and supporting local and national charities.
  • We are committed to work in co-operation with the voluntary sector and other bodies in the local area to see where investment (in financial or other terms) can best be made across all offices.
  • We are committed to support a broad range of activities locally and nationally, including donations of money, skills and time.
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Environment

  • We are committed to taking our responsibilities towards the environment seriously and encourage all staff members to adopt ethical principles.
  • We are committed to taking continuous steps to minimise our impact on the environment through reduction of waste and energy consumption.
  • We are committed to making positive steps to reduce the amount of paper we use as a firm.
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