Sustainability
Committed to building a better future through our ASPIRE values
As a long-established firm, we recognise the importance of acting responsibly for future generations. We are committed to reducing our environmental impact, making conscious business decisions, and embracing sustainable practices that support both our communities and the wider environment.
Responsible practices
We continuously look for ways to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and operate more sustainably across our offices and services.
Looking ahead
Sustainability is an ongoing commitment, helping us create a positive impact for our clients, colleagues, communities, and future generations.
As a firm with a long history, we have a responsibility to think long-term - not only for our clients, but for the communities and environment that future generations will inherit.
Building a better future
We take responsibility for our environmental impact by reducing waste, conserving resources, and adopting energy-efficient and digital-first practices. We collaborate with ethical suppliers, support local sustainability initiatives, and empower our team and clients to embrace sustainable solutions.
At Fosters Solicitors, sustainability is an ongoing journey. We pledge to continually improve our practice, adapt to emerging environmental challenges, and work alongside our clients and communities to achieve a more sustainable world.
Our sustainability values
Action
Take deliberate steps to minimise our environmental impact.
Sustain
Maintain and build upon our environmental commitments for the long term.
Preserve
Safeguard biodiversity and natural habitats.
Improve
Develop and adopt sustainable technologies and practices.
Reduce
Prioritise recycling, reusing, and minimising consumption.
Educate
Spread awareness and inspire collective action for sustainability.
Our short and long-term goals
Short-term
- To create meaningful sustainability values and policies the business can reflect upon throughout its sustainability journey.
- Work with our expert energy consultants to undertake an energy audit at our main Norwich office.
- To achieve at least a 10% annual reduction of the firm's total carbon footprint against its 2024/25 YE baseline.
- To develop department-specific reduction plans focused on the needs and resources of each of our teams.
- Appoint sustainability champions across our offices, to help implement firm-wide initiatives, and be a voice for the different needs of our offices.
Long-term
- We ASPIRE to be net-zero by 2030.
- To implement the results determined by the energy audit undertaken at our Norwich office, to kickstart the practical improvements we can make to help reduce our carbon footprint.
- To create a dedicated annual 'Green Day'.
- To aim to achieve accreditations and awards relevant to the goals and initiatives we are looking to implement as a professional services firm, such as B-Corp certification and ISO14001.
- To add Sustainability to our firm-wide values, so the goals and intentions of the firm's sustainability journey form a natural part of Fosters' identity.
Our goals looking ahead
We are committed to embedding meaningful sustainability values across the firm. Through expert-led energy audits, tailored departmental action plans and sustainability champions in each office, we aim to achieve at least a 10% annual reduction in our carbon footprint from our 2024/25 baseline.
Our sustainability partners
Indigo Swan
Indigo Swan is recognised for its award-winning approach to energy consultancy, combining deep industry knowledge with outstanding client service.
Green Team Consulting
Green Team Consulting is recognised for its expertise in sustainability and ESG strategy, delivering high standards of client service and technical insight.
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