Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Social Mobility
- Corporate Governance
- Sustainable Business Practices
Environmental Achievements
- First professional services firm to sign the Edinburgh Climate Compact
- Commitment to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2030
- Headline sponsor of All-Energy, the UK’s leading renewable and low carbon energy event
Social Achievements
- Platinum-accredited Investor in People
- Gold-accredited Investor in Young People
- Top-ranked Scottish-headquartered law firm in Stonewall and InterLaw Diversity Forum list
- Diversity Star Performer at The Herald & GenAnalytics Diversity Awards 2019
- Social Mobility Pledge-accredited employer
- Accredited Living Wage employer
- Extensive pro bono work through TrustLaw and Pilotlight
Governance Achievements
- Cyber Essentials Plus-accredited
- Robust anti-bribery policy compliant with the Bribery Act 2010
- Strict anti-money laundering policies and procedures
- Comprehensive risk management training program
- Whistleblowing policy
Climate Goals & Targets
Medium-term Goals:
- Achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2030
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce energy consumption, materials use, waste production, and travel
Environmental Challenges
- Tackling bias in the workplace to achieve greater diversity
- Managing risks associated with climate change and the transition to a net-zero economy
- Ensuring compliance with evolving ESG regulations and expectations
Mitigation Strategies
- Mentoring programs
- Integration of sustainability considerations into all business decisions
- Ongoing risk management training and a robust compliance framework
- Collaboration with clients to promote sustainable practices
- Active participation in initiatives like the Edinburgh Climate Compact
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Reporting Standard, UN Sustainable Development Goals
Certifications: Investor in People Platinum, Investor in Young People Gold, Cyber Essentials Plus
Awards & Recognition
- Legal Business Awards - Regional/Offshore Firm of the Year (2020)
- Virgin Money Supplier Award 2019 in the Diversity & Inclusion category
- The Herald & GenAnalytics Diversity Awards 2019 - Diversity Star Performer