The ESG policy is mapped to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), ensuring that the Law Society’s commitments are grounded in a globally recognised and credible framework. It is also fully aligned with the Law Society’s overarching organisational strategy, embedding sustainability as a core aspect, rather than a standalone initiative.

Sustainability Collective

To drive implementation, the Law Society established the Sustainability Collective, a dedicated cross-functional team drawing expertise from across the organisation. This structure ensures that ESG is not siloed within any single department but is embedded across functions, with shared ownership of delivery. The collective provides the operational engine for translating policy commitments into tangible, measurable actions throughout the year. These efforts are supported by our sustainability partner, Antaris Consulting, Ireland’s leading independent sustainability consultancy.

EcoVadis recognition

The Law Society’s efforts were independently validated in 2025 through the EcoVadis sustainability assessment, one of the world’s most trusted corporate-sustainability rating platforms. The Law Society was awarded a ‘Dedicated to Sustainability’ accreditation – a significant achievement as we begin our ESG journey. Notably, the Law Society’s score placed it just 3% below the bronze accreditation mark, demonstrating that the foundations for continued improvement are firmly in place ahead of the next submission to EcoVadis in 2026.

Outlook

2025 was a strong year of structured ESG delivery for the Law Society. With a published and SDG-aligned policy, an active cross-functional implementation team, and external recognition from EcoVadis, the Law Society has established credible and measurable progress.