DASLS Sustainability Committee
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VACANCY Chair
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| Ruth Cosgrave, Vice Chair Legal Assistant, WBW |
Our next meeting date is 16th September 2026 at 4:30pm. If you would like to attend or find out more, please email kelly@dasls.com.
**The DASLS Green Badge Initiative IS LIVE **
– taking your first step to sustainability with DASLS.
The Green Badge: a symbol of ‘excellence/merit’ that indicates your firm is committed to taking the right steps towards a net zero goal. And demonstrates the learning, activities and subsequent results of reducing your environmental footprint.
Tell us about your Sustainability Ambition
DASLS Sustainability Committee are asking for information about how firms in our area are approaching the sustainability and net zero challenge.
We are aware that some forms have advanced plans whilst others may not have made that commitment. DASLS has also commited to working towards net zero.
Please contribute to this quick multiple choice survey which shoud only take 2 or 3 minutes of your time. The data collected will be anonymised and will help inform the committee's support and resources it can provide to members.
CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE OUR SURVEY
Listen to - Netzero in practice: on the path to sustainability Podcast. Part of the "Landmark Talks Property" series:
Discover how two law firms, Wollens and Cartridges Law are transforming their practices to become more sustainable. From energy-saving wins to inclusive green teams, this episode is packed with practical advice and inspiring stories for any legal professional looking to make a difference.
Our Aims
I have been a member and Chair of the Sustainability Committee since it was formed in December 2020. Our team comprises of representatives from multiple law firms across the region, united in our mission to integrate sustainability into our business practices and all finding our feet in what can feel like a minefield of sometimes conflicting information.
While individual businesses can take numerous actions within their sphere of influence and can make a difference, we hope and expect that by coming together to share knowledge, contacts and experiences, we can make a much more significant impact. Our primary focus was initially to educate ourselves on the practical steps we can take as firms and we have been lucky enough to attract some really knowledgeable speakers and leaders in their field. We now want to help set a clear trajectory for our collective efforts, helping firms to enhance carbon literacy among staff, to raise workplace awareness and consider conducting carbon reports now, anticipating future requirements. The more we measure, the more we discover!
The group has been wonderfully generous in sharing information about different firms’ experiences in their efforts to reach net zero, which has been a huge help as we are most definitely all at different stages in our journey to more sustainable business practices. Our conference last year, an event which we hope to repeat in 2025, was well attended and received and we all went away with new ideas to try out. For firms like ours with multi-branch structures and leased premises, it can be a challenge to see where we can make a difference, but events like these really help to inject a bit of can-do spirit to take back to the office.
If you are interested in joining us in our pursuit of a sustainable and resilient future, there are many ways to contribute. Just get in touch: kelly@dasls.com
DASLS Sustainability WhatsApp Group
Stay connected - If you would like to join the group, please contact kelly@dasls.com
DASLS Law Firms Sustainable Journeys
Wollens - Winners of the Devon and Somerset Law Society Sustainability Award 2026
Winners of the Devon and Somerset Law Society Sustainability Award 2024
Shortlisted for the Devon and Somerset Law Society Sustainability Award 2023
Cartridges - Winners of the Devon and Somerset Law Society Sustainability Award 2025
Winners of the Devon and Somerset Law Society Sustainability Award 2023
Scott Richards Case Study 2023
Shortlisted for the Devon and Somerset Law Society Sustainability Award 2026
Shortlisted for the Devon and Somerset Law Society Sustainability Award 2025
Shortlisted for the Devon and Somerset Law Society Sustainability Award 2024
