Peterborough law firm wins high praise for it commitment to eco issues

Roythornes Solicitors, which has offices in St John’s Street, Peterborough, and Spalding, been named in the Legal 500 Green Guide for its dedication to sustainable practices.

The highlights key firms that have showcased a contribution to a green transition and engagement with sustainability for its clients, as well as its own practices and initiatives.

Roythornes has been at the forefront of sustainable practices since 2013, when it became a member of Investors in the Environment. The firm has also achieved the Green Star award for outstanding achievement numerous times and in 2021, won the Peterborough Telegraph Sustainable Business Awards.

Ann Barrasso, operations director and lead on environmental strategy at Roythornes, said: “We’re delighted to have been included in the first UK Green Guide.

"It’s a recognition of the work we do for our clients nationally, such as renewable energy schemes and helping farmers and landowners look after the natural environment as part of their business.

She added: “It’s also an external acknowledgement of the tremendous amount of work we have done as a firm to reduce our impact on the environment.

"The whole firm has been involved in initiatives to reduce our carbon footprint and resource use, as well as minimise our waste.

"We have the ambition to be one of the UK’s greenest law firms and we’re continually striving to achieve this.”