Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB)
• Pro Bono
• Charity
• Health and Wellbeing
• Ethics and Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced carbon emissions by an unspecified amount (achieved Planet Mark certification and won Planet Mark award for "Absolute Carbon Reduction" in 2020)
• Achieved Platinum status in Swire Properties Green Performance Pledge (Hong Kong office)
• 25% of furniture reused in London office, 50% in Bristol office during refurbishment
• 85-90% recycling rate in UK offices
• Implemented motion sensor technology to reduce energy consumption in UK and HK offices
• Zero landfill for recycled cartridges in UK Reprographics Department
• Laptop recycling and donation to schools
• Partnership with Vayyu Foundation and UOcean project for ocean plastic cleanup

Social Achievements

• Launched eight DEIB Communities (Belief, Disability, Ethnicity, Families, Gender, LGBTQ+, Mental Health, Social Mobility)
• Implemented a 15-point RPC Gender Balance Plan
• Established a Menopause working group and policy
• Implemented Domestic Abuse Policy
• Implemented employee safety initiatives
• Implemented Race & Ethnicity Diversity Plan
• Participation in various diversity initiatives (10,000 Black Interns Programme, Race Equality Alliance for Law Firms, Rare Race Fairness Commitment, Race at Work Charter)
• Implemented enhanced Family leave policies
• Introduced a virtual clinical psychologist service
• Implemented various mental health initiatives (Mental Health First Aiders, R;pple suicide prevention software, Headspace access)
• Mentoring scheme at Jo Richardson Community School and Oasis Academy Brislington
• Partnership with Aspiring Solicitors and SEO
• Contextualised recruitment tool (Rare) for apprenticeships
• Blind recruitment service for early talent

Governance Achievements

• Established an ESG Advisory Group
• Implemented global policies on anti-bribery & corruption, modern slavery, gifts and hospitality, whistleblowing, information security, IT, anti-money laundering, conflicts of interest and supply chain accountability
• Compliance with Solicitors Regulation Authority Standards and Regulations
• Targeted due diligence of suppliers and supplier code of conduct

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Reducing Scope 3 emissions
• Improving racial and ethnic diversity
• Maintaining momentum on ESG initiatives

Mitigation Strategies

• Engaged third-party environmental consultancy (Citizen Good) to audit global environmental credentials and create an environmental strategy, including addressing Scope 3 emissions
• Implemented Race & Ethnicity Diversity Plan
• Embedding ESG initiatives across the whole business

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Targeted due diligence of suppliers

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier code of conduct
• Supplier standard terms and conditions
• Prioritizing minority-owned and sustainably minded businesses

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs 3, 4, 8, 10, 12, 13, 16, 17), Planet Mark, Science Based Targets Initiative Net Zero Standard

Certifications: Planet Mark, Swire Properties Green Performance Pledge (Platinum)

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• 3
• 4
• 8
• 10
• 12
• 13
• 16
• 17

The SDGs underpin our ESG/Responsible Business activity, and all programmes are specifically created with SDG-impact and progress in mind.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Planet Mark award for "Absolute Carbon Reduction" (2020)
• Swire Properties Green Performance Pledge (Platinum)
• Stonewall Top 100 Employer (Ranked 79)
• Top 25 Law Firm 2022
• Social Mobility Employers Index – Top 75 Employer Award 2022
• Armed Forces Covenant – Employer Recognition Scheme (Silver Award)
• Disability Confident Level 2 Employer
• Law Society of Hong Kong’s Pro Bono and Community Work Recognition Programme 2021 (Community Service Law Firm Award and Silver Law Firm Award)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB)
• Health and wellbeing
• Charity
• Pro bono
• Ethics and governance

Environmental Achievements

• Won the Planet Mark award for “Absolute Carbon Reduction” in 2020.
• Awarded Platinum status in Hong Kong as part of the Swire Properties Green Performance Pledge.
• Became the first official corporate partner of the charity UOcean.
• Undertook a Scope 3 emissions review in 2023.

Social Achievements

• Launched Ambition for our People (AmP), a firmwide people programme.
• Introduced a new career framework.
• Held a Bring Your Child to Work Day.
• Launched a Reciprocal Mentoring Programme.
• Supported various charities through volunteering and fundraising (Teenage Cancer Trust, Hands on Hong Kong, Opening Doors, Hope in Haringey, UOcean).

Governance Achievements

• Implemented a new ESG/responsible business strategy.
• Established an ESG Advisory Group.
• Have global policies on ethical business practices (anti-bribery & corruption, modern slavery, etc.).
• Conduct targeted due diligence of suppliers and request key suppliers sign up to a supplier code of conduct.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Reducing carbon emissions associated with business travel and supply chain.
• Maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Mitigation Strategies

• Partnership with Planet Mark for carbon footprint reduction and target setting.
• ESOS assessment to identify energy efficiency opportunities.
• Implementation of DEIB initiatives and employee resource groups.
• Reciprocal Mentoring Programme to foster inclusivity.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Targeted due diligence of suppliers.
• Supplier code of conduct.
• Supplier standard terms and conditions with enhanced compliance requirements.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: UN Sustainable Development Goals

Certifications: Planet Mark

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• 3
• 4
• 8
• 10
• 12
• 13
• 16
• 17

The report details how various initiatives align with these SDGs.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Planet Mark award for “Absolute Carbon Reduction” (2020)
• Platinum status (Swire Properties Green Performance Pledge)
• Mental Health Initiative of the Year Award (Women and Diversity in Law Awards)
• China Business Law Awards – Pro Bono (2021)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental Sustainability

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Complex global supply chains for retail and consumer brands leading to significant Scope 3 emissions.
• Increased pressure from shareholders, regulators, and consumers regarding environmental impact.
• Growing concerns around waste and the need for circular business models.
• Regulatory scrutiny of green advertising and marketing claims.

Mitigation Strategies

• Conducting due diligence on supply chains to identify and address environmental impacts.
• Updating supplier questionnaires, contracts, and procurement processes to collect Scope 3 emissions data.
• Aligning transition plans and net-zero targets with recognized standards (e.g., Science Based Targets Initiative).
• Ensuring green claims are specific, evidence-based, and properly substantiated.
• Reviewing and updating existing due diligence systems to comply with new regulations (e.g., CSDDD).

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier codes of conduct
• Contracts addressing environmental impacts

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Transition Risks

• Regulatory changes
• Market shifts

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, Science Based Targets for Nature, Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD), Science Based Targets Initiative’s Net Zero Standard, UK’s Transition Plan Taskforce’s disclosure framework