Sustainability
Our Attitude


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We take responsibility. In our work and for our actions. We strive to secure the future. For our clients, our law firm and our team, and for the environment and society.

Dr Christina Griebeler, Partner
“FOR US, SUSTAINABILITY MEANS DOING OUR SHARE BY PROVIDING SOUND LEGAL ADVICE.”
Partner

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At a glance Facts and figures

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Our partners prioritise sustainability as part of advancing the law firm, meaning that sustainability criteria are applied to all key corporate decisions.
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Four team members constitute kallan’s Sustainability Task Force. We’re the first German company to take part in the Breakit Impact Challenge.
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2022 Moving forward: The management team starts a one-year training in effective, holistic and sustainable corporate management. We support companies that reforest local forests and make clean drinking water accessible to everyone. We participate in the ESG task force of the Bundesverband der Wirtschaftskanzleien in Deutschland. We document our steps in a first sustainability report.
Sven Cordes, Lawyer (Rechtsanwalt)
“WE EXAMINED ALL THE PRACTICES AND PROCESSES IN OUR LAW FIRM.”
Lawyer (Rechtsanwalt)

Inspiration Board of Inspiration

We inspire each other as a team and all of us keep coming up with new, good ideas. Many small and a few major steps have already been taken that help our law firm move towards sustainable economic activity. We want our Board of Inspiration to raise awareness among our clients and other firms, too, and to motivate them to take small, proactive steps – because every step counts. Be inspired!

SHARING AND EXCHANGING IDEAS Fresh impetus

 

We love to share and exchange ideas on how we can make our law firm yet more sustainable. We’re always open to new ideas. Inspire us!

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Dr. Maria Wolleh, Partner
“WE HAVE AN ONGOING CONVERSATION ON HOW WE CAN MAKE OUR CONTRIBUTION COUNT EVEN MORE.”
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GUIDELINES The Agenda 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

All our activities to improve sustainability are rooted in the SDGs set out in the Agenda 2030, with a clear focus on the following:

 

5 Gender equality

Having a well-balanced team is just as important to us as a healthy work-life balance and equal career opportunities for all. That’s why we offer flexible working models and individual solutions. We have an above-average number of female partners in our management team and work with organisations that promote women in business.

Gender equality
8 Decent work and economic growth

We want to ensure decent working conditions for all our staff. For us, that encompasses workplace equipment, continuous professional development, and transparent and ongoing communication. We also expect our service providers and suppliers to meet all the relevant labour law standards.

Decent work and economic growth
12 Responsible consumption and production

Before we purchase anything, we first decide whether it’s actually necessary or whether there are any alternatives. Sustainability criteria are applied when we buy equipment and office supplies. And we make sure that the food and drink we order in is produced to fair-trade standards and is seasonal and regional. We’ve drawn up guidelines that set out these principles.

Responsible consumption and production
13 Climate action

Climate protection has a bearing on all areas of our work. We’ve re-evaluated all our travel practices and whenever possible take the train for domestic business trips. We offset the carbon footprint of any unavoidable flights. We’ve switched to green electricity and are mindful of energy efficiency when it comes to lighting, printers and servers.

Climate action
16 Peace, justice and strong institutions

As an organ of the administration of justice, we have a responsibility to stand up for the principles of the rule of law, and we work with national and international associations in this field.

Peace, justice and strong institutions
17 Partnerships for the goals

We’re a member of the following associations: the International Association of Young Lawyers (AIJA), the German Federal Association of Commercial Law Firms (BWD), the International Bar Association and the Swedish Bar Association. Networking within these organisations helps us come up with more concrete ideas on how to implement the SDGs. We also support Viva con Agua and Planet Tree.

Partnerships for the goals