Sustainability at Sidley

By Sidley

At Sidley, we are committed to doing our part to ensure a sustainable future by conducting business in a responsible and mindful way that creates long-term value for our various internal and external stakeholders. We aim to minimise our impact on the environment by setting ambitious climate commitments to reduce our carbon emissions, as well as by creating a more sustainable workplace and culture across our global firm.

We actively pursue eco-conscious practices throughout our operations, including:

Reducing Paper Use: Sidley has taken significant measures to recycle and reduce the volume of paper we use and encourage digital documentation and e-filing wherever possible to minimise waste.
Energy Efficiency: Our offices are designed with energy conservation in mind, including LED lighting, motion sensors, and efficient climate control systems.
Recycling & Waste Reduction: Recycling stations are placed throughout our office space with clear signage, and we regularly review our practices to better manage and reduce waste.
Business Travelers: We carefully assess each travel opportunity urging lawyers to consider video and virtual alternatives before booking flights to reduce their carbon footprint.
Sustainable Procurement: We work with key suppliers who share our commitment to environmentally responsible practices.

Our Climate Commitments

In alignment with science-based targets, our ambition is to reach net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across our operations and services globally by 2050, with a short-term goal to reduce emissions by over 55% by 2030.

The London office building has set clear sustainability goals, led by the building management team, to achieve Net-Zero Carbon by 2040. The building also targets a 2% annual reduction in water consumption, supported by a greywater system that reprocesses rainwater and waste water from showers and sinks for reuse in toilet cisterns.

70 St Mary Axe is participating in the CUBE competition and is currently ranked in first place. We actively support staff-led sustainability initiatives and welcome fresh ideas to help us improve. As a member of our team, you are encouraged to take part in these efforts and help us advance our shared commitment to sustainability — both inside and outside of the office.