Learn more about Kirkland's social commitment
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Corporate sustainability is no longer simply about reducing paper use and becoming more energy efficient (although here at Kirkland we take pride in doing both of those things). As climate change and nature loss become increasingly urgent issues for the planet, the global economy and our way of life, we’re advancing our sustainability efforts within our business operations, in the counsel we provide to clients, and by supporting organizations focused on a more sustainable future.
We are committed to examining and improving our environmental sustainability practices and policies. We strive to operate consciously and responsibly and to provide cutting-edge counsel on sustainability issues affecting business. We deploy our legal skills to support pro bono clients focused on environmental protection and sustainability. To maintain our focus on sustainability, we will strive to:
As trusted advisers to our clients on sustainability matters, we will seek to lead by example, setting our own rigorous internal goals for sustainability.
Our market-leading ESG & Impact Practice Group will seek to remain ahead of the curve, incorporating sustainability more broadly into all aspects of our legal practice.
We will strive to ensure our sustainability strategy leads to concrete action that reduces our environmental impact.
Kirkland is committed to pursuing sustainability initiatives that not only reduce our carbon footprint and environmental impact, but also provide a healthy, vibrant work environment for employees. From building design to energy use and charitable giving, sustainability is part of our internal fabric.
Kirkland is proud to occupy and create office space structured with consideration for the environment. We’ve made thoughtful decisions about the design of our buildings, interior furnishings and equipment to reduce our impact.
We’ve implemented the following green initiatives at various Kirkland offices around the globe:
Data centers are one of the Firm’s largest sources of electricity consumption. Working with Hawkeye Energy Solutions and local commercial energy providers, we undertake measures to improve our data centers’ energy efficiency, including using a monitoring system, upgrading the centers’ cooling system controls and merging existing uninterruptible power supply systems.
Through these efforts, we’ve saved nearly $2 million and reduced emissions by 17,638 metric tons of CO2e, which is equivalent to the following*:
*Numbers calculated by Hawkeye Energy Solutions
Kirkland and our attorneys donate to organizations focused on environmental sustainability, ranging from coastal conservation in South Carolina to river cleanup in Chicago and volcano protection in Hawaii. And when our communities have sustained damage from natural disasters, the Firm and our people have stepped in to donate millions of dollars and many pro bono and volunteer hours toward recovery efforts. We mobilized in response to the 2021 Texas ice storm, the 2018 California wildfires, Hurricanes Harvey and Maria in 2017, the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, Hurricane Katrina in 2005, the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami, and more.