Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015 the United Nations introduced the Sustainable Development Goals. These are 17 goals which countries, companies and individuals can strive towards to create a more sustainable future.

We are thrilled to announce that we have developed a Sustainable Development Group who will initially focus on five goals which have been chosen by us all at Awdry Law. The Group will be responsible for organising, implementing and achieving targets, to improve both our work and our world. This will be a real team effort, with many across the firm eager to be involved, as well as supporting the local community and businesses.

The 17 goals are set out below, with the 5 goals we are currently working towards outlined. Each goal will then have ‘work’ and ‘world’ targets. The work targets will focus on improving our everyday work lives and have a positive impact on our employees. Our ‘world’ targets would look towards improving our communities and slightly larger scale achievements.”

Our Goals & Targets

Goal 2 - No Poverty

WORK TARGET = 6-monthly food bank collections. Free approved button check vector

WORK TARGET = Book swap and donations in each office.

WORK TARGET = Annual clothing and other item collections for charity shops.

WORLD TARGET = Volunteering for local shelters as part of our No Poverty campaign. Free approved button check vector

Goal 5 - Gender Equality

WORK TARGET = Domestic violence training for staff and fundraiser for Fear Free. Free approved button check vector

WORK TARGET = Enhanced business development opportunities for women.

WORK TARGET = Adopted the Women Empowerment Principles and host an International Women’s Day.

WORLD TARGET = Attendance and sponsor at Male Allyship Event. Free approved button check vector

Goal 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy

WORK TARGET =  Clean energy provider for our offices.  Free approved button check vector

WORK TARGET = Salary sacrifice schemes to help employees with the cost of living

WORK TARGET = Work towards being carbon neutral.

WORLD TARGET = Attendance at Green Conference for innovative ideas.

Goal 13 - Climate Action

WORK TARGET = Collections of less recycled items. Free approved button check vector

WORK TARGET = Establishing discounts with local businesses to encourage employees to shop local.

WORK TARGET = Water meters and water saving items installed in each office.

WORLD TARGET = Tree Planting, River Clean-ups and Litter Picking volunteering.

Good Health and Well-Being

This goal will continue under our Thriving At Work team, recently they have been implementing the Employee Assistant Benefit and organising Mental Health First Aiders in each office.

Upcoming events

World Book Day Swap

This year World Book Day is taking place on Thursday 6th March 2025 and we are organising a firmwide Book Swap/ Book Donation in line with our Sustainable Development Goal of NO POVERTY.

We are encouraging our team to donate any books they have at home. Books will be swapped between the Book Swap shelves established in each office to rotate the books available in each office. At the end of the day, left over books will be donated to charity to support our local communities.

We are inviting local businesses to take part in this event. If you wish to take part, please get in touch at sdg@awdry.law

Want to get involved?

We would love for local businesses and members of the community to get involved in the events we are running. If you wish to volunteer or have any queries then please email us at sdg@awdry.law

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