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Environmental Sustainability

The climate emergency requires a whole firm response. At Fieldfisher, it is imperative that we build a future that is both sustainable and fair. The transition to net zero is fundamental – not only for our people and our organisation, but for the health of our planet. As one firm, we aim to accelerate change and reduce the environmental impact of our activities across our network. We work with leading sustainability organisations that facilitate eco-innovation and empower our people to take climate action.

Fieldfisher's ongoing carbon reporting journey

Emphasising transparency in our sustainability journey, we have prioritised measuring our carbon footprint with increasing detail and scope to enable us to credibly build a holistic net zero strategy that drives meaningful change and fosters a more sustainable future.

The carbon footprint of our integrated offices for FY 2022/2023 tallies at 1,880.9 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2e) – excluding purchased goods and services. When bringing our full supply chain into the mix, our material carbon emissions across the integrated network are 10,362.1 tCO2e. Complete and accurate data collection is no easy task but through working with Planet Mark to understand our material environmental impact, we are now in a strong position to set a baseline from which to focus on carbon reduction. Our net zero strategy, which is due to be published in FY 2024/2025, will clearly outline the steps we will take to achieve our sustainability objectives. 

To find out more about our carbon reporting journey to date, what these figures mean, and what our transition plan is, click here to read our 2023 carbon footprint update.

Sustainability Positive Action

By cementing sustainability as part of Fieldfisher's identity, we continue to evolve our programme through strategic ESG partnerships. The firm provides pro bono support to environmental and conservation organisations, such as the Orchard Project and FareShare, to build their capacity and strengthen their operations. We also team up with clients to co-create panel discussion on ESG priorities and raise the profile of collective action on climate change. Most recently, we launched our Chancery Lane Project Working Group and will use The Chancery Lane Project's Net Zero toolkit to help our lawyers amend their contracts to meet net zero goals.

In 2019, the firm launched 'Rooting for Change', our first reforestation programme. It now has an even bigger global footprint. Our mission is to invest in projects that impact not just the environment, but communities most affected by the risks of climate change. Through forestation and preservation, we will be tackling global heating and, importantly, creating livelihoods for local communities, empowering women and indigenous groups, and generating eco-education opportunities.

We are working with five organisations across the globe to deliver Rooting for Change: Pitchandikulam Forest, Auroville, India; Plant for the Planet, Germany; Women's Earth Alliance, USA and Indonesia; Centre for Coastal Environmental Conservation, Bangladesh; and Cool Earth, UK and Peru. Read more about these projects here.

Our Policy

Our Environment Policy sets out our commitments to driving sustainable change at Fieldfisher. Our strategy's objectives include:

  • To publish our Net Zero action plan in 2024;
  • To ensure accuracy and transparency in our carbon reporting;
  • To minimise the firm's carbon footprint by reducing scope 1, 2 and 3 carbon emissions;
  • To upskill employees on environmental practices and behaviours; and
  • To bolster sustainable development by working with charities and organisations with sustainable objectives. 

Read our 'Environment Policy' in full.

Read our 'Carbon Reduction Plan' in full.


Meet the Environmental Sustainability Team