Environmental Sustainability

Environmental Sustainability

We work to reduce the environmental impact of our operations and help our clients address the legal challenges of sustainability. This commitment shapes how we run our business and how we apply our legal knowledge.

Managing our environmental impact

DLA Piper’s Environmental Policy provides a common framework for our offices. In Norway, we put this into practice through our day-to-day operations, purchasing decisions and approach to travel and collaboration.

Our priorities include:

  • Energy and resources: Reducing energy consumption and using resources more efficiently.
  • Travel and collaboration: Using digital meetings and collaboration tools to reduce the need for business travel.
  • Responsible procurement: Considering sustainability in purchasing decisions and setting expectations for our suppliers.
  • Waste: Reducing waste and supporting reuse and recycling.

Climate targets and environmental management

DLA Piper’s near-term and long-term climate targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). These targets guide our efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across our operations and value chain.

Our environmental management system is certified to ISO 14001. It provides a framework for assessing our environmental impact, implementing measures and improving our practices over time.

We measure and monitor our carbon footprint and report on our sustainability work at Nordic and international levels.

Responsible business

DLA Piper is a signatory to the UN Global Compact. We are committed to working in line with its ten principles on human rights, labour, the environment and anti-corruption.

Our approach to sustainability also encompasses how we support our people and contribute to society. Learn more about our work on diversity, equity and inclusion and pro bono.

Advising our clients

We advise clients on regulatory and commercial matters relating to sustainability reporting, the energy transition, the circular economy, climate and environmental requirements, responsible supply chains and sustainable procurement.

Working across legal disciplines and borders, we combine legal knowledge with an understanding of our clients’ businesses and sectors.