Law In Business: Emission statement

Climate change has grown from being an occasional scare story to one of the most serious issues facing society today. All three major UK political parties now consider tackling climate change a priority – and are prepared to use 'green' taxes to do so – telling us it is now part of the political mainstream.

So with business leaders and individuals under pressure to reduce their environmental impact, what can the legal profession do to keep up with a world where being 'green' is as important as 'lean and mean'?

For evidence of how law firms are adapting, you need look no further than the top 10 firms in the UK, from which no fewer than six put environmental concerns at the heart of their corporate social responsibility policies.