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Environmental, Social & Governance

Environmental, Social and Governance at Freeths

ESG stands for Environmental, Social and Governance and is a set of factors that assess how an organisation impacts on the environment and society. Freeths are not only committed to providing the highest standard of legal services to our clients, but also to doing this in the most ethical and sustainable way possible.

Our ESG policy encompasses our range of initiatives and policies across the firm, including:

  • Green Group
  • Black Lawyers Network
  • SHINE network
  • Parent and Carer Group
  • Wellbeing Committee
  • CSR Group
  • Mental Health First Aiders
  • The Social Mobility Network
  • The Disability Network

Environmental

> Agile working policy
> Environmental audit
> ISO 14001 & ISO 2700
> Sustainable solutions
> Carbon neutral by 2030
> Green group

Social

> D&I outreach & community projects
> Health & wellbeing
> D&I networks & action plan
> Charity sponsorship & events
> D&I pledge

Governance

> IT transformation
> Supply chain & modern slavery
> Policy engagement
> Management board involvement & direction
> Compliance & risk

Responsible Business Report

We’re proud to have compiled and launched our first-ever Responsible Business Report.

This comprehensive document pulls together all of our key ESG initiatives and commitments in one place, giving everyone, from colleagues and clients, to prospects and suppliers, a clear picture of the great work we’re already involved in.

Mark Keeley, Partner and Joint National Head of Private Client Services /Private Client Dispute Resolution, said: “As a firm that prides itself on doing the right thing, creating the report felt like a natural step. We simply gathered all the fantastic work we’re doing to give an overview of our current efforts.”

Find out more about what we have done and continue to do to achieve and maintain our B Corp status as well as work towards our net zero targets with Planet Mark. 

About our ESG team

Our ESG team is made up of representatives from the Management Board, HR and senior lawyers, who all play an active role in other initiatives across the firm. Their combined experience and interests will drive the group forward.

Key contact Role ESG Focus
Mark Keeley (Joint Head of Private Client Division) Chair E The Green Group
Philippa Dempster (Senior Partner) Member S Diversity & Inclusion
Carole Wigley (HR Director) Member S CSR
Chris Freeston (Nottingham Office Managing Partner) Member S Wellbeing
Bethan Davies (COLP) Member G Governance
Mark Blakemore (Chief Operating Officer) Member E, S, G Chief Operating Officer

What our ESG strategy looks like

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