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International law firm Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has released its latest annual responsible business report, highlighting the firm's support of its people, its communities and the planet over the past 12 months.
The extensive report showcases the firm's work across its environmental, social and governance (ESG) agenda as part of its wider commitment to build an ever more sustainable, inclusive and progressive business.
It includes stories from colleagues on activities and initiatives from across the firm, as well as its collaborations with clients along with setting out the goals it is currently working towards.
Key highlights cover a number of sustainability and inclusivity-led initiatives, including retention of Gold EcoVadis ranking which sits the firm in the top 2% of companies reporting globally, and becoming only the fifth law firm to achieve Disability Confident Leader status.
The firm also secured Mansfield UK Certification for the first time – highlighting its commitment to improving diversity by considering 30% diverse candidates for 70% of internal roles, as well as achieving a position in the Stonewall Index top 100 and signing up to the UN Women's Empowerment Principles.
Partner Lead for Responsible Business at Womble Bond Dickinson, Sally Dallow, said:
"I am thrilled to be presenting our new responsible business report, putting a spotlight on the incredible hard work our teams have been undertaking over the last financial year and celebrating their commitment to making positive change happen.
Responsible business is at the heart of who we are. It's about taking ownership of our impacts and striving to continuously improve for our people, planet and communities, and this report highlights the strong success and growth we have achieved over the last 12 months."
To read WBD's Responsible Business Report for 2023/24, please click here.
