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Sustainability

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Leading the way on sustainability

We're minimising our adverse environmental impact, maximising our positive impact and reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to net-zero - by setting hard targets, promoting sustainable choices and collaborating with like-minded businesses to tackle environmental issues.

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93% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 (market-based) emissions against FY2019 baseline

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14% reduction in Scope 3 emissions over the last year

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38 tCO2e carbon removal offsets retired mitigating our FY25 scope 1 & 2 emissions

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100% renewable electricity across all offices

The journey to net-zero

Our goal is to reach net-zero by 2040 with science-based targets that are ambitious, achievable, and industry-leading.

Approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) our near- and long-term GHG emissions reduction targets go beyond the (SBTi) recommendation that businesses halve their emissions before 2030 and achieve net-zero before 2050:

  • Reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 emissions 80% by FY2030
  • Reduce absolute scope 3 emissions 47% by 2030
  • Reduce absolute scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions 90% by FY2040

In recognition of the urgency of the global climate crisis and the importance of rapid and deep greenhouse gas (GHG) emission cuts, our targets are:

  • 1.5°C aligned – meaning they pursue the lowest target for global warming recognised in the Paris Agreement and by major governments and scientists worldwide
  • Total scope 1, 2 and 3 – meaning they include scope 3 supply chain emissions (which are traditionally excluded from corporate strategies, the largest proportion of TLT’s emissions and the hardest to control)

To ensure we can accurately record, manage and act on our GHG emissions data, we have invested in a new platform and now incorporate sustainability screening for suppliers. We actively encourage employee engagement, sharing knowledge and driving change, so that our people can have positive environmental impacts within and beyond the workplace.

Learn more about our sustainable actions below:

Colleague engagement

Local Sustainability Forums

ESG Ambassadors & ESG Hub

Mandatory environmental awareness training

Rewards and incentives

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Decarbonising

Supplier engagement

Hybrid, flexible working

Low‑carbon offices

100% renewable electricity

Carbon removals

Making active travel accessible

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Environmental management

Maintaining standards

ISO 14001‑certified EMS

Independent assurance (ISAE 3410)

SBTi‑verified net‑zero (2040) & near‑term targets

Continuous improvement of data & methods

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Partners and memberships

The Chancery Lane Project

Belmont Estate

Race to Zero

Greener Litigation Pledge

Bristol Climate & Nature Partnership

Sustainable Recruitment Alliance

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Highlights from our 2025 Impact Report

Senior Partner and TLT Impact Chair Sasha Butterworth share her highlights from this year’s report

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“As one of our core strategic pillars, sustainability is at the heart of everything we do at TLT. Climate change is having a devastating impact on people, planet and communities. As a major business and employer, we have a responsibility to reduce our emissions as quickly as possible."

Maria Connolly

Partner and Environmental Sustainability Champion

Accreditations and partnerships

Logos of sustainability and environmental organizations including The Chancery Lane Project, Belmont Estate Somerset, CDP Discloser 2024 Corporate, EcoVadis Silver Top 15% Sustainability Rating Dec 2025, Forest Green Rovers Football Club, Bristol Climate & Nature Partnership, ISO 14001 Environmental Management certification with UKAS Management Systems, and Net Zero Lawyers Alliance.
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TLT Impact Report 2025

Our 2025 Impact Report sets out our approach – focused on People, Planet and Places – and highlights the actions we’re taking to lead positive, meaningful and lasting change. It tracks our progress and holds us accountable to the commitments we’ve made.

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