2023
Financial Times, 28/07/2023
A tribute to the late Paul Watchman, who supported Lawyers for Net Zero as Chair of our Ambassador’s Board, as well as in many other ways.
Lessons I Learnt In Law Podcast, 20/07/2023
In this episode, Scott Brown speaks to CEO Adam Woodhall. Adam shares the three lessons he has learned in law, and discusses how many GCs are using ESG initiatives as a way of exercising their leadership.
Financial Times, 22/06/2023
CEO Adam Woodhall is featured in this article, on the importance of legal leaders in mitigating greenwashing risks. The article also outlines what in-house lawyers are and can be doing to identify and mitigate ESG risks.
The Lawyer Podcast, 01/06/2023
CEO Adam Woodhall is featured on this edition of The Lawyer Podcast, live from the GC Strategy Summit, discussing why and how GCs can tackle climate change during their day jobs.
Financial Times, 25/05/2023
Lawyers for Net Zero Champion Mark Gregory (General Counsel and Corporate Affairs Director at Rolls-Royce) is featured in this article, discussing the increasingly more all-encompassing role of chief legal officers, especially when it comes to ESG risk.
Reuters Events, 20/04/2023
Lawyers for Net Zero partnered with Reuters Events for this webinar event, focused on supporting GCs and their teams. CEO and Founder, Adam Woodhall, also contributed his insights having worked with dozens of GCs, including the four panellists.
New Law Journal, 14/04/2023
CEO Adam Woodhall discusses his career in this profile from the New Law Journal.
LinkedIn, 06/04/2023
Chris Cayley of Cyan Partners explains why he chose to support Lawyers for Net Zero.
LinkedIn, 27/01/2023
Lawyers for Net Zero Champion Kim Alcantra was interviewed by The Planetary Lawyer Project, discussing her career and experience, including How non-environmental attorneys can make an impact on addressing and mitigating the effects of climate change through Lawyers for Net Zero.
Sustaining Sustainability Podcast, 25/01/2023
CEO Adam Woodhall is featured on this episode of the Pittsburgh University CSB Sustaining Sustainability Podcast, discussing Lawyers for Net Zero, how in house council are uniquely positioned to influence business change, "Greenwashing" as a business risk, and
using ESG metrics to authentically represent your initiatives, not using them to hide negative impacts.
Thomas Reuters, 18/01/2023
The influence of environmental, social & governance (ESG) factors on legal organisations rose sharply in 2022; and now, looking ahead into 2023, the pace of acceleration is only expected to sharpen. Lawyers for Net Zero CEO Adam Woodhall is quoted in this article, discussing developing issues for the legal industry.
2022
LexisNexis, 28/11/2022
This blog post features a useful video from CEO Adam Woodhall, talking about the unique position of in-house lawyers in driving the ESG agenda.
Responsible Investor, 23/11/2022
Lawyers for Net Zero Exec Vice-Chair Jane Pittaway is featured in this article, discussing the legal pushback on anti-ESG legislation.
The Blended Capital Group, 15/11/2022
This report features an article from our CEO Adam Woodhall, and Exec Vice-Chair Jane Pittaway (page 34-5).
Communicating Purpose, 04/10/2022
Lawyers for Net Zero CEO Adam Woodhall is featured in this episode of the Communicating Purpose Podcast.
The Law Society, 20/10/2022
Some of our Champions give 3 practical tips on how to drive forward climate change action.
Castle Debates, 27/07/2022
Lawyers for Net Zero CEO Adam Woodhall is featured on this episode of the Castles Debates podcast, discussing the impacts of greenwashing.
LexisNexis, 20/07/2022
This blog post was written by our own CEO Adam Woodhall, discussing recent changes in the legal community regarding ESG and climate issues.
LexisNexis, 29/06/2022
In partnership with Lawyers for Net Zero, LexisNexis presents this report on the instrumental role that lawyers can play in driving the climate change agenda.
The Sustainable Director, 08/06/2022
Lawyers for Net Zero CEO Adam Woodhall is featured in this episode of The Sustainable Director podcast, discussing why lawyers are crucial to delivering positive change to help our climate.
HFW, 01/06/2022
Featured in HFW’s June 2022 edition of their Sustainability Quarterly magazine, Lawyers for Net Zero CEO Adam Woodhall and Champions Mark Maurice-Jones and Ed Bridge are interviewed, discussing our role and the role of lawyers in taking positive action against climate change.
IQPC Exchange, 27/04/2022
Panel discussion at the Corporate Counsel and Compliance Exchange, featuring CEO Adam Woodhall and Lawyers for Net Zero Champions: Catie Sheret, General Counsel at Cambridge University Press & Assessment, Ed Bridge, General Counsel at Zurich Insurance UK, Kirin Kalsi, General Counsel at E.ON and Will Morris, Chief Counsel - Civil Aerospace at Rolls Royce.
Edie, 14/02/2022
Edie's long-running Sustainable Business Covered podcast returns for 2022 with its 110th episode - a special on the legal angles from which green groups and businesses are approaching the UK's net-zero transition. Featuring CEO Adam Woodhall.
The Law Gazette, 11/02/2022
Lawyers for Net Zero Chair of Advisory Board Paul Watchman discusses the concept of ‘woke capitalism’ and the importance of in-house lawyers in the fight against climate change.
The Law Gazette, 04/02/2022
Lawyers for Net Zero Chair of Advisory Board Paul Watchman discusses his career and role within the organisation.
The Lawyer, 28/01/2022
This fascinating article by Vodafone General Counsel Rosemary Martin was edited by Lawyers for Net Zero CEO Adam Woodhall.
2021
Legal 500, 03/11/2021
Lawyers for Net Zero CEO Adam Woodhall is featured, discussing how the finance industry can be part of the net zero solution.
HFW, 01/11/2021
Combining multiple lines of evidence, real-world observation and advanced computer modelling, the report’s authors have created the most accurate predictions for climate change to date. Lawyers for Net Zero Champion Mark Maurice-Jones is featured, discussing the risks and opportunities of ESG compliance.
The Law Society, 28/10/2021
With an increasing number of governments and companies making net zero pledges, this article discuss what net zero means and how it affects solicitors, linking the Lawyers for Net Zero website as well as other useful resources to help solicitors take action or learn more about net zero.
LawSocieties.eu, 21/10/2021
Several Lawyers for Net Zero Champions are quoted, discussing what the legal profession is currently doing to elevate discussions of and address climate change.
ELE Global, 20/10/2021
“The legal community is in the process of learning as well as taking action, and in-house lawyers are on the front lines of bringing about a transition within companies. One of the most visible manifestations of this is Lawyers for Net Zero. The movement’s inspiration was the recognition of a massive opportunity for in-house lawyers to be critical in supporting organisations to deliver real change. They want climate aware counsel to help organisations avoid greenwashing and achieve legitimate Net Zero.”
Law Society of Scotland, 18/10/2021
Written by Lawyers for Net Zero CEO Adam Woodhall, this article emphasises the accountability and urgency of taking climate action. Adam also notes the crucial role of lawyers in shaping the narrative surrounding net zero and environmental issues, particularly in cases regarding greenwashing and the ESG agenda, recognising Lawyers for Net Zero’s mission and Champions.
Practical Law In-House Blog, 08/10/2021
This article written by our CEO Adam Woodhall discusses the critical role of in-house counsel in helping their organisations to achieve legitimate net zero.
International Bar Association, 28/09/2021
Change is taking place everywhere from individual practices to firm management. Global Insight reports on what this shift means for firms, their lawyers and their clients. While fossil fuel companies and financial institutions have been making headlines with their net zero pledges and promises to change the way they do business, the legal sector has been quietly making its own transition. Several Lawyers for Net Zero Champions are quoted in this article.
The Law Gazette, 13/09/2021
Legal advice and the law are vital tools for tackling the climate emergency. But are they up to the job? Adam discusses the importance of in-house lawyers in taking climate action: “In-house lawyers have a crucial role at the centre of their organisation, as they can use their position as a legal expert and as a trusted business adviser to both champion net zero and to deliver rapid practical action, by for example inserting environmentally friendly clauses into contracts”.
International Bar Association, 07/09/2021
A new initiative for the legal sector, Lawyers for Net Zero, was launched in July and aims to support in-house counsel in delivering climate action in their organisation. In-House Perspective examines what in-house lawyers could and should be doing in this area. Adam Woodhall and several Lawyers for Net Zero Champions are quoted in this article.
Independent, 04/09/2021
Former XR strategist Rupert Read discusses more generally the climate crisis, referring to Lawyers for Net Zero as an example of ‘workplace-based activism’.
Capital Monitor, 24/08/2021
“Nobody knows exactly what ‘net zero’ is at the moment. But rather than unconsciously chucking tree-planting at the problem, companies need to be asking these questions.” - Lawyers for Net Zero CEO Adam Woodhall
LexisNexis, 27/07/2021
Following on from the LexisNexis webinar, this blog post summarises the discussions of the event, featuring CEO Adam Woodhall and some of our champions.
New Earth Lawyer, 26/07/2021
Lawyers for Net Zero Ambassador’s Board Chair Professor Paul Watchman discusses his role within Lawyers for Net Zero, the widespread greenwashing by Big Law, as well as how large law firms really see their ESG practices as recruitment tools and promote it in glossy material and through webinars and their websites, but in large part fail to walk the walk on diversity, wellbeing, sustainability and transparency.
Flex Legal Blog, 15/07/2021
Blog post written by CEO Adam Woodhall on the pivotal role of in-house lawyers at the centre of their organisation, and what Lawyers for Net Zero is doing to support them in guarding against greenwashing and achieving legitimate Net Zero, as part of the announcement for our wider pilot stage.
GH Solicitors, 12/07/21
Now more than ever, the legal industry in the UK is demonstrating promising levels of commitment to reaching the ‘net-zero’ ambition for energy emissions. Many legal professionals, both in house and in private practice, are stepping forward with exciting new initiatives, such as Lawyers for Net Zero.
Corporate Counsel, 12/07/2021
Lawyers for Net Zero Champion Mark Maurice-Jones speaks about applying our principles.
In-house Lawyer, 10/07/21
GSK’s Anthony Kenny discusses his involvement with Lawyers For Net Zero and his experience as a participant in our Leaders Programme in an interview with the In-House Lawyer.
In-house Lawyer, 10/07/2021
Lawyers for Net Zero’s launch is noted in the In-House Lawyer Summer 2021 Feature.
The Law Gazette, 05/07/2021
Lawyers for Net Zero was set up this year to help in-house lawyers take a lead in helping their organisations deliver on climate change commitments. Executive director Adam Woodhall told the Gazette he has been focusing on how to generate climate action for 15 years.
Edie, 29/06/2021
Lawyers for Net-Zero has been founded by Adam Woodhall, a former sustainability storytelling consultant. Its vision, the organisation’s new website states, is “for climate-aware counsel to help their organisations avoid greenwashing and achieve legitimate net-zero”.
The Law Gazette, 28/06/2021
CEO Adam Woodhall and Lawyers for Net Zero Champion Anthony Kenny discuss what in-house legal teams can do to take action, preceding the launch of Lawyers for Net Zero.