Al Tamimi & Company releases inaugural ESG Report

Al Tamimi & Company has published its inaugural Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report, highlighting the firm’s sustainability initiatives undertaken throughout 2023. The report showcases the impact of the firm’s efforts, which range from reducing carbon emissions to promoting diversity and inclusion programs, providing pro bono legal services, and supporting local communities.

One of report’s key highlights is the firm’s commitment to sustainability, as seen through its various environmental initiatives across its regional offices. Al Tamimi & Company saved 3,393 trees through these initiatives and increased its spending on procurement from local suppliers by 25 per cent compared to the previous year, demonstrating its support for local businesses and communities.

The firm has also shown its dedication to community engagement with a 32 per cent increase in legal pro bono hours and over 100% increase in volunteering hours in 2023. Furthermore, the report spotlights the firm’s progress in promoting diversity and equal opportunity, with an increase in female representation in the workforce and leadership positions. Highlights include a notable expansion in the overall number of partners, alongside a meaningful rise in the percentage of female partners, signifying a sustained and ongoing commitment to enhancing gender diversity within the firm’s leadership. Female representation in the workforce has increased by over 11%, now accounting for 46 per cent of the total organisation. In leadership roles, female presence is increasing, with over 36 per cent occupying senior and middle management positions.

“Al Tamimi & Company is committed to making ethically sound decisions that drive progress, create lasting impact, and deliver responsible business practices. This has been embedded into the culture of the firm since we opened our doors over three decades ago,” said Essam Al Tamimi, chairman of Al Tamimi & Company.

“The ESG Report highlights the initiatives we have undertaken to reduce our carbon footprint, support local communities, and promote diversity and equal opportunity. We believe that by integrating sustainability with legal expertise, we can make a positive impact on society and help build a sustainable future, ” concluded Essam Al Tamimi.

 Jody Waugh, managing partner at Al Tamimi & Company said, “The report highlights our commitment to upholding the highest standards of leadership and governance and marks a significant milestone in the firm’s journey towards sustainability and responsible business practices. Our ESG commitment sits at the core of our operations to ensure ethical conduct, transparency, and accountability throughout all levels of the organization. In 2023 we launched a robust ESG strategy and using the framework set out in our strategy we will continue to strive to lead by example”.

Al Tamimi & Company’s ESG strategy aligns with the firm’s overall corporate strategy and values. With a focus on measurable, time-bound goals, the firm is dedicated to ensuring accountability and driving meaningful progress towards sustainability. The firm’s strategy has been developed around the leading sustainability standards, such as the Global Goals, the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact, and The Chancery Lane Project.

The firm’s ESG Vision is “Committed to making ethically sound decisions that drive progress, create lasting impact and deliver responsible business practices”. Al Tamimi & Company remains steadfast in its dedication to sustainability and looks forward to continuing its journey towards becoming the region’s foremost sustainable law firm.

The full report can be found here.