A Practical Guide to Decarbonisation for Law Firms

What’s in the guide

Law firms aren’t exempt from climate action; in fact, they’re uniquely positioned to lead it. From responding to growing ESG demands in client RFPs to managing Scope 3 emissions from travel, IT, and outsourced services, firms need a structured, scalable approach to decarbonisation.

For legal professionals who want to move from awareness to action, this guide walks you through the emissions hotspots in legal operations, practical ways to reduce your footprint, and a 3-year roadmap to embed sustainability into your firm’s strategy.

You don’t need a sustainability team or a six-figure budget to get started, just the right strategy, tools, and expert-backed guidance.

Who it’s for

This guide is ideal for managing partners, operations leads, sustainability champions, and anyone responsible for ESG, reporting, or client engagement at a law firm. Whether you’re a boutique practice or a multinational legal group, the strategies shared are actionable, scalable, and tailored to the professional services sector.

You’ll learn how to:

• Conduct a carbon audit and identify quick wins
• Build a credible net zero strategy aligned with SBTi
• Use carbon data as a business intelligence tool
• Boost client and talent attraction through visible ESG leadership
• Learn from real-world case studies

Whether you’re a boutique firm or a global player, this guide will help you cut through complexity and start building a climate strategy that works for your practice.