Environmental Policy

We are committed to the protection of its local and wider environment which extends beyond legal and regulatory requirements. The firm recognises that our business practices have direct and indirect consequences on the environment in which we all live and work. Therefore, the firm seeks to minimise any negative impact caused by our activities, to reduce our carbon footprint and to contribute to a positive environmental stewardship. This includes seeking to monitor and reduce our environmental impact and continually improve our environmental performance as an integral part of our business strategy and operating methods, with regular review points. We will encourage our clients, suppliers and other stakeholders to do the same.

Policy aims

We will:

• Integrate environmental management considerations into our business operations.
• Reduce our carbon footprint of our business activities against published targets and objectives.
• Comply with and aim to exceed all relevant regulatory requirements.
• Promote and cultivate a culture of responsible and sustainable business practices amongst our people, clients and suppliers.
• Manage our waste in line with the principles of the waste hierarchy and commit to reduction, re-use and recycling.
• Incorporate environmental considerations and energy performance into the design, refurbishment and use of our buildings and any decisions relating to future business premises.

To meet these commitments, we will:

• Monitor and measure our performance against agreed, published targets.
• Provide appropriate resources and information to meet the objective set out in this policy.
• Communicate and re-enforce our commitment to reducing our environmental impact and the principles of this policy to our staff.
• Work with our suppliers, clients and landlords to promote sustainability and improved environmental performance.
• Comment on and contribute to relevant policy and practical discussions including land use, energy, infrastructure, carbon capture and biodiversity both internally and in our sectors of operation.