We're back, reinvigorated and refreshed, ready for an Autumn inevitably defined by the challenges and opportunities presented by shifting global politics. Please make the most of our schedule of free events and resources, designed to support your firm as you navigate your transition to net zero against the backdrop of this evolving landscape. Bulletin highlights include: - Information about Global Goals week
- First dates announced for the LSA UK tour
- News from LSA members
- LSA schedule of events for September/October
- Sustainability dates for your diary
Please encourage everyone in your firm to sign up to this bulletin here. |
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What relevance do the Global Goals have for law firms? The 17 SDGs, aka Global Goals, offer a comprehensive framework to address global challenges; a call to action to end poverty and inequality and to protect the planet, while highlighting the interconnected relationship between the environmental, social and economic dimensions of sustainable development. With their striking, recognisable icons, the SDGs have the power to inspire brands and individuals alike.
Come to our event on 24 September at 12.30pm to explore how you can deploy the SDGs to inspire firm-wide engagement with your sustainability campaigns. For more LSA events scroll down to the bottom of this email. |
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The LSA on Tour
Save the dates!
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MANCHESTER - Wednesday, 6 November
EDINBURGH - Thursday, 7 November
These will be lunchtime in-person events, with the aim, amongst other things, of spreading the word about the Law Society's Guidance on the Impact of Climate Change. We also want to reach out to smaller and medium sized member firms to support them as they make a start on carbon counting and setting net zero targets. This will be a great opportunity for LSA members to get together.
More information to follow. |
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| | Congratulations to Norton Rose Fulbright LLP, who have had the following targets validated by the SBTi: - Overall Net-Zero Target: To reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by 2040
- Near-Term Targets: To reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 75% and reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 46.2% - both by 2030 from a 2019 base year
- Long-Term Targets: To reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 90% and reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 90% - both by 2040 from a 2019 base year
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| | We are delighted to welcome Darwin Gray LLP to the LSA. From their offices in South and North Wales, Darwin Gray work with clients across the public, private and third sectors. |
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Upcoming Events and Webinars |
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Please click the links to find out more and register, we look forward to seeing you! |
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| | The Global Goals in Action
12.30pm, 24 September 2024
Join Matt Sparkes, Sustainability Director at Linklaters and Mike Harvey, Head of Responsible Business at Pinsent Masons as they explore the Global Goals and their potential to inspire firm-wide engagement with your sustainability agenda. This event is the first in our new series, 'The Green Brief - Practical Guides for Law Firms.' |
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| | Labour’s 100 Days: What Does it Mean for Policy?
12pm, 15 October 2024 Join our two policy experts; Karla Hill, Associate Director, Political Economy and Governance at E3G and Sophia Adams Bhatti, Strategy Fellow at Achill Legal, as they reflect on what the first 100 days of the new government means for the environment, for policy and for law firms as they tackle the climate crisis. |
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| | Getting Ready to Measure Your Carbon Emissions
12pm, 19 November 2024 Understanding your firm’s carbon impact is a key step toward achieving net zero. Jim Haywood explores what factors contribute to your footprint, how to get the data you need to measure them and clever ways to fill gaps when you don't have all of the information. This session forms the basis for future webinars which will focus on what we do with the data and how to set and achieve carbon reduction targets. |
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Sustainability Dates For Your Diary |
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Selected dates that have caught our attention:
Global Goals Week, 20 - 29 September 2024
An annual week of action, awareness, and accountability for the SDGs.
Car Free Day, 22 September 2024
A worldwide initiative to encourage motorists to take a break from driving and explore alternatives.
Unblocktober, October 2024
A month designed to help you make small changes to your habits to make a big difference to save our sewers and seas.
International E Waste Day, 14 October 2024
Highlighting the growing issue of electronic waste and promoting responsible e-waste management.
COP 29, 11 - 22 November 2024
This year the UN Climate Change Conference will be held in Baku, Azerbaijan. |
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