Law firms, chambers and other legal service providers around the world have signed up to pledges committing to greener forms of dispute resolution, illustrating both the legal sector’s concern around the carbon footprint of their practices and also pointing to a way forward. But what are the sustainability challenges involved in litigation and arbitration, and can lawyers really make dispute resolution greener?
A study by the Campaign for Greener Arbitrations revealed that almost 20,000 trees could be required to offset the carbon emissions from one international arbitration, a staggering figure that demonstrates the urgent need to adopt more sustainable practices.
Your limit of 1 article in 30 days is up. Please login for full access or subscribe.
Corporate users - click here for simple access (no password needed).
For more information, please contact jasmine.glass@legalbusiness.co.uk
