A Law Firm's Role in Advancing ESG

International law firms have an essential role to play in advancing ESG. Within Herbert Smith Freehills, that also means playing our part.

Challenge

It means a commitment to robust governance, policies and practices at our firm. That commitment includes a relentless focus on diversity and inclusion, respect for human rights, responsible procurement, and environmental sustainability. 

It means holding ourselves to the highest standards. Herbert Smith Freehills has been a participant in the Global Compact since 2016. We are committed to operating in ways that ensure adherence to the 10 principles of the Compact. 

Our participation in the Compact provides a framework for how we seek to advance sustainable development and to support the achievement of the SDGs.

And lastly, it means committing to transparent aims and goals, and openly reporting our success – or otherwise -- in achieving them.

We report annually on our progress in meeting our Global Compact commitments, and published our fifth responsible business report.

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