Sharpe Pritchard leads the way in its contribution to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

Leading national public law specialist, Sharpe Pritchard, is proud to announce its significant contributions to seven of the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

This achievement is a result of the firm’s commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices, as certified by the Planet Mark Business Certification.

The SDGs are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity by 2030.

Sharpe Pritchard’s actions have directly contributed to SDGs focusing on clean water and sanitation, affordable and clean energy, decent work and economic growth, sustainable cities and communities, responsible consumption and production, climate action, and life on land.

Key Contributions:

• SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation): Sharpe Pritchard has achieved 100 per cent water treatment compliance, directly contributing to Target 6.3 of improving water quality.
• SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy): The firm has met 100 per cent of its energy demands with renewable energy, aligning with Target 7.2.
• SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth): By reducing carbon emissions per employee, Sharpe Pritchard has made strides towards Target 8.4.
• SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities): The firm contributes to Targets 11.4 and 11.6 by supporting The Eden Project and ensuring 100 cent waste recycling and composting.
• SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production): Aligning with Targets 12.5 and 12.6, Sharpe Pritchard has achieved 100 per cent waste recycling and composting and is transparent in their sustainability reporting.
• SDG 13 (Climate Action): Through continued support to The Eden Project, the firm contributes to Target 13.3, focusing on climate change education and awareness.
• SDG 15 (Life on Land): The firm has reduced paper usage and ensured 26 per cent of its paper is FSC/PEFC certified, contributing to Target 15.2.

Nadia Biles Davies, Chief Operating Officer of Sharpe Pritchard, said: “We are immensely proud of our contributions to the United Nations SDGs. Our commitment to sustainability is a core part of our business ethos.

“By integrating these goals into our operations, we are not only advancing our corporate social responsibility but also leading the way in the legal sector. Our achievements reflect our dedication to creating a better world and underline our role as a responsible business leader.”

Sharpe Pritchard’s efforts underscore the firm’s dedication to sustainability and responsible business practices. Their contributions to the SDGs demonstrate the firm’s role as a pioneer in integrating environmental consciousness into the legal sector.

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For more information about Sharpe Pritchard’s sustainability initiatives, please visit https://www.sharpepritchard.co.uk/