ESG
Quebec Law | Solicitors
Our Aspirations and Commitments to Sustainability, Social Responsibility, and Good Governance
At the core of our ethos is a commitment to elevate our business, not just for the benefit of our team and clientele, but for the wider community. We embrace our accountability for environmental stewardship, ethical work practices, and community engagement, fully aware that these contribute to mutual prosperity. To mitigate our footprint on the world, we encourage our staff to participate actively in our initiatives.
Sustainable Operations
Our organisational objectives are inextricably linked to sustainability. Management and employee-driven undertakings aim to position us as a resilient and sustainable enterprise. We are ever-open to novel concepts and avenues that not only enrich us but also lessen our environmental impact.
Core Values and ESG Strategy
Derived from our foundational principles, our service delivery is intertwined with a robust commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals. Our approach is threefold:
Collective Responsibility
- We hold ourselves accountable for the implications our activities have on our employees, clients, and society.
- We are proponents for transformative changes and take active steps towards their realisation.
- We invest in the professional growth of our team, enabling them to realise their potential.
- Distinctive Strategy
- Our modus operandi is designed to be unconventional; averting the status quo is our hallmark.
- We actively scout for avenues to broaden our social contributions.
- Client-Centricity
- We deliver counsel and services in line with our clients’ ESG and sustainability aims.
- Our advice is both sustainable and responsible in nature.
- Environmental Practices
Our Green Charter and Net Zero programme reflect our enduring commitment to eco-conscious operations. We target the reduction of energy and water usage, waste minimisation, adoption of sustainable resources, and the diminution of our environmental impact. In this vein, we collaborate with third parties to scrutinise and improve our daily activities. Among our initiatives are:
Recycling centres for various materials.
- A cycle-to-work scheme and utilisation of the Enterprise Car Club.
- Carbon-neutral paper sourcing and coffee ingredient suppliers.
- Use of recycled materials for branded merchandise.
- We are signatories to the Greener Litigation Pledge, joining industry leaders in striving for reduced carbon footprints in legal disputes. Further, we are members of the Association of Renewable Energy & Clean Technology.
Social Engagement
Our staff and surrounding community are paramount. We engage in various methods of feedback collection and mental health support. We lead and sponsor community events and offer charitable matching for fundraising efforts by our employees. Our partnerships with educational institutions facilitate apprenticeships and mentorship opportunities, while all staff are entitled to two days of annual volunteering for community service.
Governance
Good governance is fundamental to our operations. This includes comprehensive compliance training, fair wage practices, gender pay gap reporting, and an ongoing focus on diversity and inclusion. We maintain accreditations such as Cyber Essentials Plus and collaborate with third parties to understand and improve the experiences of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic individuals in the legal sector.
By adhering to these guidelines, we seek to not only maintain but elevate our standards for effective, ethical, and socially responsible business practice.