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Our latest impact report demonstrates how we conduct our business responsibly; reflecting our commitments to our clients and communities, minimising our impact on the environment, our ongoing emphasis on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and our support for the DWF Foundation, which will celebrate its 10th anniversary in December 2025. We remain as committed as ever to ESG, sustainability and responsible business excellence.
Here are some of our highlights from 2024-2025.
DWF was recognised as the leading law firm for Responsible Business by Lamp House Strategy, which assessed 125 law firms in the US, UK and Canada on three categories: Governance, People & Planet. Here, we look at the impact of DWF across the globe over the last 12 months.
ESG & Sustainability Impact Report
Pro bono hours
3,682
Volunteering hours
12,185
Pro Bono Special Counsel appointed
1st
net zero target date set
2045
of our estate currently utilising renewable energy
76%
reduction in print (paper) volumes since 2019
90%
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Over the last year, we experienced a 25% year-on-year increase in applications from ethnic minority candidates, while women accounted for 61% of new hires globally and 54% in the United Kingdom. We also introduced our Social Mobility Programme alongside our existing Ethnic Minority Programme to provide opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds, increasing the cohort by 20%.
volunteering hours
10,533
pro bono hours
1,766
The DWF Foundation, also referred to as the Foundation, is an independent charity founded by DWF in 2015 with the sole aim of providing funds, resources and help to communities to achieve their full potential. Over the last 10 years, The DWF Foundation has donated over £1.45m, focusing in five key areas.
The DWF Foundation
Education
Employability
Homelessness and poverty
Health and wellbeing
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Environment
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of our estate currently utilising renewable energy
Global Goals
Launched in 2015, Agenda 2030 and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the only universally agreed, common global agenda to create a sustainable future. While we believe we contribute to all 17 SDGs, we continue to prioritise five goals where we can make the most impact.
Colleagues and Communities
Diversity & Inclusion
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Our ESG & Sustainability Impact Report 2023/24
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Our ESG & Sustainability Impact Report 2023/24
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Our ESG & Sustainability Impact Report 2023/24
“The integrity of environmental, social and governance commitments is vital for addressing challenges on climate change, human rights and their impact on communities and we are well placed to raise the bar in terms of our approach to ESG & Sustainability and to navigate the future with confidence.”
Kirsty Rogers - Chief Sustainability Officer
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Climate Action
We recognise our role in supporting the global transition to a sustainable low-carbon economy. We publicly disclosed our commitment to climate action through our 2045 net zero target with a robust carbon reduction plan.
announced
DWF
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of waste diverted from landfill
90%
colleagues have undertaken climate-related training
1,000+
reduction in scope 1 emissions over the year
40%
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2025 Northern Power Women Awards – Best Large Organisation
Recruitment Industry Disability Initiative Awards 2024 Winner – Disability Confident Sector – DWF Early Careers Team
Clear Assured Gold Accreditation
Gold Standard ENEI TIDE (Talent, Inclusion & Diversity Evaluation) 2024
Top 30 Employer for Working Families
Our colleagues continue to be the driving force behind our community engagement and pro bono commitments, allowing us to drive positive social impact in our local communities.
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grant awards
111
total grants
£205,613
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“Our ability to maintain a profitable, sustainable and values led business is driven by the realisation that it’s the future not the past that will define us. The integrity of environmental, social and governance commitments is vital for addressing challenges on climate change, human rights and their impact on communities and we are well placed to raise the bar in terms of our approach to ESG & Sustainability and to navigate the future with confidence. We are asking everyone at DWF to participate in building a better business and a stronger future for us all.”
Kirsty Rogers, Chief Sustainability Officer
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net zero target date set
2045
Global Goals
Launched in 2015, Agenda 2030 and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the only universally agreed, common global agenda to create the sustainable future. While we believe we contribute to all 17 SDGs, we continue to prioritise five goals where we can make the most impact.
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Over the last year, we experienced a 25% year-on-year increase in applications from ethnic minority candidates, while women accounted for 61% of new hires globally and 54% in the United Kingdom. We also introduced our Social Mobility Programme alongside our existing Ethnic Minority Programme to provide opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds, increasing the cohort by 20%.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
3,682
Volunteering hours
12,185
Pro Bono Special Counsel appointed
1st
