Cripps Law Firm: Leading the Legal Sector Towards Net Zero
"Employees want to work for a responsible business and know that we're taking this seriously." - Joanna Ford, Partner at Cripps
The Firm's Sustainability Ethos and Net Zero Vision
Joanna Ford introduces Cripps Law Firm's commitment to environmental sustainability, a journey that began five years ago and has become integral to the firm's identity. Partnering with Net Zero Now, Cripps aims to achieve Net Zero emissions, navigating through the complexities of carbon reduction with a focus on values important to their staff and clients
Understanding Impact and Taking Action
What motivated Cripps to focus on environmental sustainability?
"My name is Joanna Ford. We started looking at this about 5 years ago when we analysed exactly what makes us who we are as a firm and what kind of things are important to our staff." - Joanna Ford
How did Cripps Law Firm begin its journey to Net Zero?
"The first task we had in taking steps to address the climate crisis as a firm was to set a target, and our target is to achieve Net Zero." - Joanna Ford
What has been the learning experience for Cripps in pursuing Net Zero?
"Our journey so far to Net Zero, I feel, has been a very steep learning curve for me as an individual, and I think as a business as well... Most of our carbon emissions are in scope three." - Liz Carter, Purpose and Impact Manager
Why is it crucial for the legal sector to engage in sustainability?
"I think it's really important that the legal sector participate in tackling the climate crisis because quite frankly, we all need to play our part. Employees want to work for a responsible business and know that we're taking this seriously." - Liz Carter
Driving Change in the Legal Industry
Cripps Law Firm's efforts towards achieving Net Zero underscore the legal sector's vital role in addressing the climate crisis. Through initiatives informed by Net Zero Now, such as optimising travel, work processes, and client interactions, Cripps not only aims to reduce their carbon footprint but also to inspire others in the industry to follow suit.
Join Cripps in Their Sustainable Legal Practice
Cripps Law Firm invites the legal community and other sectors to join their journey towards Net Zero. With a clear commitment to climate action, carbon accounting, and sustainability, Cripps is setting new standards for responsible business practices within the legal sector. For more insights into Cripps' strategies and how they're leveraging net zero consultancy and carbon accounting software to make impactful changes, talk to an expert at Net Zero Now.
Supported by Net Zero Now, Cripps Law Firm exemplifies how embracing net zero strategies and understanding scope 1 2 3 emissions can not only benefit the planet but also align with consumer demands for sustainability, reinforcing the firm's role in their clients' supply chains and the broader movement towards a sustainable future.
