Sustainability

Ogier is on a sustainability journey. Our focus is on continual improvement through setting challenging targets, allocating the right resources and approaching decisions and activities with a sustainability mindset.

As part of this approach, we have set ambitious reduction targets for our carbon emissions through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) - targets grounded in climate science, in line with the global net-zero goal.  We are also members of the Net Zero Lawyers Alliance (NZLA), an organisation we are working with to develop industry best practices. We were the first law firm in our jurisdictions to make these commitments. 

To ensure our journey is expert led, we have an experienced Group Head of Sustainability to oversee our processes and, using ISO 14001 Standard as a framework, ensure successful implementation of Ogier's sustainability programme.

Key for Ogier is how we are held to account and the strong governance we put in place to achieve our sustainability goals. With the full support of Global Managing Partner Edward Mackereth, our long-term sustainability commitments are supported by our Legal Executive Board and Ogier's Global Environmental Steering Committee.

We are taking practical steps to reduce our carbon footprint and achieve our sustainability goals. We have set ambitious science-based carbon emission reduction targets covering Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions (which includes indirect emissions such as business travel, commuting, waste and other material use).  To achieve these targets, we have corresponding reduction strategies in place. 

Key to our success is people power, which is why we invest in sustainability education. We provide learning and development opportunities and resources to raise our people's awareness of what they can do to help across a wide range of issues including climate, waste, material use and sustainable procurement.

Our global network of sustainability champions is fundamental to the successful implementation of our sustainability programme.