Supporting the environment

As a responsible business, we’re taking action to minimise our environmental impact and promote sustainable practices across our firm.

Building a more sustainable firm

We’re embedding sustainability into everything we do, from how we operate to how we support our people and partners.

Our commitments

  • Reducing our carbon footprint across Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions. 
  • Minimising waste and consumption, with a focus on recycling and responsible disposal. 
  • Supporting colleagues to make more sustainable choices at work and beyond. 
  • Championing digital-first practices to reduce paper usage and streamline operations. 

We track our progress through Carbon Standards reporting and regularly review our performance to ensure we’re on track to meet our Net Zero goals. 

Partnering with Couch to Carbon Zero

Expanding our sustainability journey through climate education and awareness.

As part of our continued commitment to environmental responsibility, we have partnered with Couch to Carbon Zero, an organisation dedicated to increasing understanding of the climate and nature crisis. Through this partnership, colleagues across our firm have taken part in interactive sessions designed to build awareness, inspire behaviour change, and help individuals make more informed, climate‑conscious decisions.  

Introduced as part of our wider Responsible Business strategy, these sessions support us in strengthening our environmental knowledge as a firm—ensuring that our drive toward sustainability is grounded in insight as well as action. By engaging with Couch to Carbon Zero, we’re equipping our people with the tools to understand their impact, explore practical ways to reduce emissions, and contribute to a healthier planet.

Our work with Couch to Carbon Zero forms an important part of our journey towards becoming a more sustainable business, reinforcing our commitment to reach net zero and to work towards B Corp certification.

Sustainable Choices for New Starters

From day one, we empower our people to make a positive environmental choice that reflects our commitment to sustainability.  

New colleagues can select a reusable water bottle made from recycled materials, a coffee cup crafted from marine plastic collected from UK seas and beaches, or choose to have a tree planted on their behalf. Each option helps cut down on single-use waste and supports our commitment to reducing our environmental impact. 

Working with Co Forest

We take pride in implementing sustainable practices across different aspects of our firm to help reduce our carbon footprint.

One way we do this is by supporting Co Forest, a Bristol-based initiative dedicated to creating thriving native woodlands that connect ecological corridors and restore biodiversity. 

In 2022, we sponsored an acre of land at Co Forest’s site near Almondsbury, Bristol and a group of colleagues visited the site to plant over a thousand trees combined. Since then, we have continued to visit the site to carry out maintenance and repair storm damage to the woodlands being created there.  

Today, our plot is home to trees standing 5–6 feet tall, and well beyond their protective tubes, and attracting a variety of wildlife.  

Our ESG credentials

Life at RWK Goodman

We are a Top 100 Law Firm with ambitious plans for growth. We deliver leading work in our field with energy, creativity and agility that keeps us ahead of the curve.

ESG Strategy

Whether it be improving our environment, or supporting our colleagues, clients and communities; as a forward-thinking and people-focussed firm, we are committed to acting responsibly and engaging authentically to deliver better outcomes.

Support for charities

We have a long and proud history of supporting our Community Foundations across our key regions, ensuring that our support is directed to where it is most needed.

Supporting your wellbeing

We understand that there’s no ‘one size fits all’ solution when it comes to wellbeing. That’s why we’re focused on embedding a positive, open culture, underpinned by our wellbeing commitments and Committee.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

By driving our inclusive culture, we support you to thrive and achieve your full potential. Because we want our people to bring their best selves to work.

Environmental, Social and Governance Annual Report 2023

We are proud of the progress we are making towards our ESG commitments and will continue to push ourselves to deliver even better outcomes; supporting our clients, colleagues and communities to thrive.
ESG RWK Goodman - Environmental commitment

Environmental, Social and Governance Annual Report 2024

We are proud of the progress we are making towards our ESG commitments and will continue to push ourselves to deliver even better outcomes; supporting our clients, colleagues and communities to thrive.

Responsible Business

Being a responsible business is more than words on a page. It's part of our culture. Enabling us to drive real actions, with real purpose, and have real impact.