Our commitment to responsible business

We have reviewed our property portfolio and delivered office relocations and refurbishments that have reduced carbon emissions and improved energy efficiency. In 2023, our Bristol office relocated, reducing floorspace by 65% and improving its energy rating from D to EPC A. The office also benefits from the Bristol district heat network. In April 2024, our Cardiff office moved to the city centre, providing greater access to public transport and supporting more sustainable travel choices for our people.

We are committed to reducing emissions and enhancing energy efficiency across all our offices. Currently 97% of our electricity consumption comes from low carbon sources, with 95% from renewable sources and the remainder from nuclear.

• Our Clarke Willmott Climategames Challenge: 267 colleagues across 28 teams took part in our virtual race around the world in June 2026, logging activities including walking, running, cycling and swimming. Completing the challenge will result in 1,000 trees being planted, combining colleague wellbeing with environmental action.
• 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 focused on reducing energy consumption by encouraging colleagues to switch off monitors when not in use. The campaign was proudly shortlisted for Best ESG Initiative of the Year at the People in Law Awards 2025.

• We have achieved Bronze Carbon Literate Organisation status, accredited by the Carbon Literacy Project, recognising our commitment to Carbon Literacy and developing a low-carbon culture. Our Carbon Literacy training is being rolled out across the firm, helping colleagues build their understanding of climate change and the actions they can take to reduce emissions.
• We support the Manchester Carbon Literacy Commitment initiative which brings together people and organisations in Manchester to work collectively towards Carbon Literate Locality status for the city.
• We have set science-based emissions reduction targets as part of our commitment to achieving net zero by 2040. The Science Based Targets initiative’s provides standards and guidance for science-based climate action, with target validation undertaken through SBTi Services.