Environmental, Social & Governance

ESG stands for Environmental, Social and Governance and is a set of factors that assess how an organisation impacts on the environment and society. 

At Freeths, doing the right thing runs through everything we do, from fighting for environmental rights in court, to sourcing reusable coffee cups.

In our line of work, we all too often see instances of inequity, injustice and rights denied. That’s why we are committed to using the power of law to create a better future for people, planet, clients and communities.

Our Clean Energy, Waste and Sustainability expertise

We are lucky to have a huge amount of in-house expertise. For example, we are one of the few UK law firms to have a dedicated Clean Energy, Waste and Sustainability practice, a team of around 90 lawyers helping businesses across all sectors lower their greenhouse gas emissions, decarbonise, and work towards net zero. We have numerous social, governance and not-for-profit specialists too.

Giving back

Many of our people offer their time and energy for free, taking part in pro bono work such as representing sub postmasters in their case against the Post Office, supporting local charities and advancing equality across the legal sector. We’re proud to be recognised as a law firm where social mobility is supported and encouraged.

Our ESG accreditations

We are also extremely proud of featuring in the Legal 500 Green Guide since its inception, and of our recent B Corp certification. As the largest law firm in the UK to achieve this mark of excellence, in recognition of our high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability, it shows we are on the right path.

Our Responsible Business Report showcases just some of the initiates that helped us get there.

Click the diagrams below to see our ESG structure in more detail.