Foley & Lardner LLP

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)

Renewable Energy Share:14%

Conducted a comprehensive Environmental and Sustainability Survey (E&S Survey) across 22 U.S. offices to establish a baseline for future improvements in energy use and sustainability.
High percentage of offices utilize energy-efficient practices such as LED lighting, occupancy sensors, and scheduled HVAC maintenance (per Appendix).

Achieved Mansfield 5.0 Certification Plus Status from Diversity Lab
Named 2022 Compass Award winner by LCLD
Received the 2022 Gold Standard Certification by the Women in Law Empowerment Forum (WILEF)
Launched Foley Best Self wellness initiative focusing on Healthy Body, Healthy Mind, Meaningful Connections, and Fulfilling Careers.
Significant pro bono work, including partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America and work on the No One Left Behind initiative.

Established numerous internal committees to solicit input on firm operations and policies.
Maintains robust policies governing firm practices, including anti-harassment, equal employment opportunity, confidentiality, and conflict of interest.

Short-term Goals:

Improve metrics related to Energy Usage, Water Usage, Renovations, and Office Administration and Activities by the next ESG Report.

Variability in sustainability efforts across independently operating U.S. offices.
Need for improvement in certain environmental metrics (energy, water usage, renovations, office administration).

Using the E&S Survey results as a baseline to improve metrics related to Energy Usage, Water Usage, Renovations, and Office Administration and Activities.

Complies with procurement policy and involves Procurement team per policy (e.g., seeks suppliers that hold environmental credentials and support sustainability goals)

Frameworks Used: SASB