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Half Wild: Trading Sustainability Actions

Trading sustainability network launched

A trading-focused sustainability initiative called Sustainable Trading was set up to help firms in the trading market talk about ESG issues that are specific to their work. It was designed as a membership network for buy-side firms, sell-side firms, exchanges, and trading technology providers. The idea was to move beyond general climate talk and create practical solutions, shared best practices, and more transparency between firms and their clients. The source says the network was still being mobilised and was preparing for launch at the start of the following year.

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Focus on supply chains and operations

The initiative highlighted that trading firms need to look at both their own operations and their supply chains. In plain terms, that means they should think about the environmental impact of the business itself, but also the brokers, technology providers, and other outside firms they rely on. The goal was to build industry best practices that firms could adopt voluntarily, while still being open about progress and accountable to investors and the wider market. This approach was presented as a way to make sustainability more practical for trading firms.

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Legal sector net zero work

Bird & Bird said its environmental sustainability work is overseen by a Sustainability Committee and is built around four areas: net zero, operational improvement, engaging staff, and industry collaboration. The firm said it had made a global commitment to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi, a group that checks whether emissions targets match climate science) and had validated targets for cutting Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 55% and Scope 3 emissions by 50.4% by FY2032, then by 90% by FY2040. It also said it aims to reach net zero across its value chain by FY2040.

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Operational changes and staff engagement

Bird & Bird also said it is making ongoing operational changes to reduce waste, cut unnecessary travel, and buy more green energy. It has employee-run Environment Committees across its global network so staff can share ideas and help push the work forward. This shows a mix of practical office changes and staff involvement, rather than relying only on targets. The firm presents these steps as part of its wider plan to improve environmental performance in day-to-day business operations.

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Industry collaboration in legal services

Bird & Bird said it is part of several sustainability networks. These include the Legal Sustainability Alliance, which helps law firms move toward net zero, The Chancery Lane Project, which develops contract clauses linked to net zero goals, and the Sustainable Recruitment Alliance, which supports a more sustainable approach to early talent hiring. These memberships show that the firm is trying to influence sustainability beyond its own offices and into the wider legal sector.

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Environmental reporting in food service

Inspire Brands reported on its environmental work across its restaurant business. It said it has tracked Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions for five years and had its 2024 emissions validated through limited assurance, which means an outside reviewer checked the numbers at a basic level. It also described energy-saving work such as utility outlier tracking, efficient equipment, LED lighting, and restaurant designs that use less energy. The company said it is also exploring solar power, EV charging, water-saving equipment, and waste reduction.

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Waste and food donation efforts

Inspire Brands said its waste strategy starts with preventing waste, then donating edible surplus food, and only then disposing of what is left. It described training managers on food handling, using waste tracking tools, and working with nonprofits and food distribution partners to move surplus food to people in need. It also said it is exploring composting, recycling, animal feed, and closed-loop oil systems. These actions are aimed at keeping more waste out of landfill and making better use of food and cooking oil.

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Environmental legal and advisory work

Freshfields described its ESG work as legal and advisory support for clients dealing with climate, supply chain, reporting, and governance risks. The firm said it helps with environmental law, energy efficiency, greenhouse gas emissions rules, carbon projects, sustainability-linked finance, and human rights issues in supply chains. This is not a direct operational sustainability action, but it does show the firm working on ESG issues as part of its client services and legal practice.

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Climate risk planning at Robert Half

Robert Half said environmental sustainability is part of how it manages operations and long-term business resilience. It reported a climate scenario analysis in 2025, which means it tested how different climate futures could affect the business. The company also said it follows a board-approved Global Environmental Policy and a climate transition plan with science-based emissions targets. It added that it is trying to lower emissions, use more renewable electricity, and reuse or donate office furniture instead of sending it to landfill.

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