
Sustainability

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.
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

Decarbonising
Supplier engagement
Hybrid, flexible working
Low‑carbon offices
100% renewable electricity
Carbon removals
Making active travel accessible

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

Partners and memberships
The Chancery Lane Project
Belmont Estate
Race to Zero
Greener Litigation Pledge
Bristol Climate & Nature Partnership
Sustainable Recruitment Alliance

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
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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