National law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has taken part in a virtual initiative which provides climate training to busy teams.

Aimed at engaging staff in net zero strategies, the Couch to Carbon Zero training gives participants bite-sized videos and cheat sheets on how to make small shifts in behaviour that will make an impact on climate change and slash environmental footprints in 10 days.

Staff from across Clarke Willmott’s seven regional offices took part in the sessions on recycling, banking, energy, clothing, gadgets and more, and they reported their level of understanding of the topics covered rose from a 5.3 average to an 8.9 average.

The initiative, put in place by Clarke Willmott’s Head of ESG Karen Higgins, is part of the firm’s wider ESG strategy and commitment to reaching net-zero by 2040.

Karen said: “We were delighted with the take-up and the success of our Couch to Carbon Zero ‘10 Day Sprint’ which provided staff with practical and easily actionable ideas on how to be more sustainable both in the office and at home.

“Most people have good intentions when it comes to making sustainable choices but it’s very easy to get waylaid and fall into habits which aren’t planet-friendly. The sessions were only a few minutes long each day, so easy to consume but most importantly, informative and engaging.

“We’re looking at doing more and more initiatives like this to help engage and excite our staff in sustainability. Our net zero strategy requires everyone to join in and so it’s important for us to make that as easy as possible for our busy people.

“Clarke Willmott incorporates its ESG principles into every aspect of our firm’s operations and legal services. It’s about fostering a responsible business culture and minimising our impact on the environment as well as adding value to the communities we work in.”

Sonia Lakshman, co-founder of Couch to Carbon Zero, said: “We loved working with Clarke Willmott for many reasons, but high amongst them was that they really care. It was clear to us that not only are they absolutely serious about their path to net zero and being able to support their clients on the same, it was also very important to them for their people to feel confident and equipped in this new picture, truly able to contribute.

“We had a fantastic Sprint, with great engagement and we’re looking forward to continuing the journey with the Clarke Willmott teams.”

Clarke Willmott is a national law firm with offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton and Taunton and is this year celebrating its 135th anniversary.

For more information about Clarke Willmott’s drive to be a responsible business and their ESG Strategy visit A responsible business: where ESG values drive our legal practice (clarkewillmott.com)