Our social responsibility

We take our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) responsibilities seriously, measuring our impact on people, place, and planet. Our commitment to social responsibility is underpinned by strong governance, and our impact measures align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

People

We measure our impact on people and society, focusing on the support, development, and opportunities we provide to our colleagues, the citizens we serve, and the communities we work with.

  • Diversity and inclusion: We support diverse hiring practices, promote inclusivity in the workplace, and ensure equal opportunities for all colleagues.
  • Labour rights: We uphold fair working practices, including fair wages and safe working conditions.
  • Wellbeing: We prioritise the physical, mental and financial wellbeing of our colleagues.
  • Employee engagement: We seek the views of all our employees.
  • Learning and development: We provide colleagues with the skills and knowledge to progress in their careers.

Place

We measure our economic and social impact across the region, cities, towns, and rural communities where we operate, focusing on the investment and outcomes we deliver through our services, supply chain, pro bono work, and charitable activities.

  • Community engagement: We invest in local communities, supporting initiatives that address social issues and promote community well-being.
  • Promoting work and economic growth: As a growing firm, we provide high quality employment opportunities and a positive impact on the local economy.
  • Legal services: We use our legal expertise to encourage and enable sustainable and ethical business practices.
  • Local sourcing: We prioritise local sourcing where possible.

Planet

We measure our environmental impact with a focus on reducing our Scope 3 carbon emissions and leveraging our purchasing power to encourage sustainable business.

  • Carbon neutrality: We aim to be net zero by 2028.
  • Renewable energy: We aim to use renewable energy across all our operations.
  • Resource efficiency: We aim to implement measures to reduce resource consumption
  • Waste reduction: We aim to reduce waste generation, increase recycling and minimise use of single use plastics.
  • Sustainable supply chain: We aim to promote responsible sourcing and ethical procurement.

Governance

We are fully transparent in our approach to governance, which is fundamental to running our business responsibly.

  • Ethical leadership: We aim to promote transparency and ethical behaviour.
  • Board diversity: We aim to appoint diverse independent directors to the board.
  • Anti-corruption: We aim to take anti-corruption measures and comply with all laws.
  • Shareholder engagement: We aim to engage with shareholders on ESG matters.
  • Data security and privacy: We aim to safeguard corporate and client data, and respect privacy laws.
  • Transparency and disclosure: We aim to report on ESG performance, risks, and opportunities.