

Our commitment to the environment is part of who we are. From being one of the first law firms to focus on our emissions in 2007, to funding innovative climate action in East Africa since 2015, we’ve acted with purpose. Today, we are committed to ambitious science-based targets (SBTs) to reach net zero in line with the Paris Agreement.
Leading by example
Our Global Environmental Policy focuses on:
- Reducing business-related emissions in line with our SBTs.
- Embedding sustainability in procurement, office practices, travel, catering and waste management.
- Transitioning to high-sustainability office spaces that reflect our commitment to green design.
Across buildings, travel, procurement and waste, progress is supported by our Global Green Group across our office network.
Empowering our people
Environmental responsibility is part of our culture. From their induction, all Freshfields colleagues undertake mandatory training on our environmental priorities, and are encouraged to contribute to continuous improvement across our operations.
Bold targets, transparent progress
We are committed to ambitious environmental targets, including emissions reduction, waste reduction, and improved building sustainability—in accordance with frameworks like the CDP, EcoVadis, GHG Protocol, RE100, SBTi, TCFD and UN Global Compact, independently verified.
Our targets and commitments
We are committed to meeting the following targets, all of which are to be achieved by 2027 against a baseline year of 2018/19 unless stated otherwise.
Partnering for impact
We collaborate with peers through initiatives such as the Legal Sustainability Alliance and Legal Charter 1.5, aligning the legal profession with the Paris Agreement. Our commitments to the Greener Arbitration and Greener Litigation Pledges further embed sustainability in our legal services. Our climate action is magnified through exceptional partnerships with Save the Children Global Ventures and TIST.
Supporting clients on their sustainability journey
Our ambitious environmental goals work hand in hand with our client sustainability group, where we help clients navigate complex environmental, social and governance challenges. Through our market-leading advice, we support companies in achieving their sustainability goals.
Sustainability is a journey. By taking bold action and working together now, we are driving progress toward a net zero future.
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