Our commitment to responsible business

Reviewed our property portfolio leading to reduced carbon emissions through smaller footprints and energy efficient solutions. In 2023, our Bristol office moved, cutting floorspace by 65% and improving our energy rating from D to EPC A, while utilising the Bristol district heat network. Our Cardiff office relocated in April 2024 to the city centre, enhancing public transport access and promoting sustainable travel for employees.

Energy efficiency – we are committed to reducing emissions and enhancing energy efficiency across all our offices. Currently 92.8% of our electricity consumption comes from low carbon sources.

Our Small Change: Big Difference campaign engaged employees across the firm through virtual sessions and a 10-day Sprint, where participants received daily emails and short videos on topics like energy, money, food, and clothing. We also ran a three-month competition between our seven offices to see who could save the most energy by switching off monitors. The campaign was proudly shortlisted for Best ESG Initiative of the Year at the People in Law Awards 2025.

• Awarded Bronze Carbon Literate Organisation status by the Carbon Literacy Project. A recognition of our commitment to building climate awareness and action across the firm. Our Carbon Literacy training is being rolled out company wide. This accreditation reflects our dedication to empowering our people with the knowledge and motivation to reduce emissions and support a low carbon future.
• Manchester Carbon Literacy Commitment – an initiative that brings together individuals and organisations in Manchester to achieve Carbon Literate Locality status for the city.
• Proud members of Science Based Targets initiative’s (SBTi) ‘Business Ambition for 1.5 C (degree)’ campaign. Working to join global efforts to halve emissions by 2030 and align with climate science. The SBTi is spearheading this campaign in a partnership with CDP, the UN Global Compact, World Resources Institute (WRI), and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF).
• Manchester’s Good Landlord Charter. The Greater Manchester Good Landlord Charter is a pioneering initiative to improve rental standards for private and social tenants. The Good Landlord Charter was launched by Mayor Andy Burnham and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA). It is run by an independent Implementation Unit delivered by TDS.