Posted Thursday 5th September 2024
Joelson, the leading London law firm, publishes its first Impact Report as a certified B Corp, highlighting its commitment to sustainable and ethical business practices and using business as a force for good. As a certified B Corp, Joelson has committed to reporting on its impact annually, providing full transparency around how it operates as a business and its dedication to sustainable development, ethical business practices, and community engagement. This report covers Joelson’s financial year 2023-24.
Key highlights of the year include:
Joelson was one of the first commercial law firms in the UK to receive B Corp certification, joining a growing group of companies reinventing the objectives of business by pursuing purpose as well as profit. The mission for Joelson to become a B Corp was spearheaded by one of our Managing Partners, Phil Hails-Smith, who was initially inspired when helping innocent with their B Corp certification in 2018.
Phil Hails-Smith, Managing Partner at Joelson, says:
“We are excited to present our first annual impact report for Joelson, marking a significant milestone in the development and evolution of Joelson. Our goal has always been to create a lasting legacy that resonates with our stakeholders and paves the way for future generations to use our legal business as a force for good. We are excited to share our progress with you and look forward to inspiring our clients, stakeholders and the wider legal sector to grow in a sustainable and ethical way with a focus on the “triple bottom line” to ensure that people, profit and planet are the key considerations taken into account. After all, it’s not just the business you do; it’s how you do business that counts.”
Click here to see Joelson’s full Impact Report: Joelson Impact Report 2023-24
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