Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)

Rix & Kay has a defined set of ESG objectives that the firm is continuously working towards.

Our ESG objectives are aligned to four key UN Sustainability Goals where the actions of Rix & Kay and all its stakeholders are considered to have an opportunity to deliver greatest impact.

Rix & Kay’s ESG Objectives

• Invest in community projects and pro-bono work to foster sustainable communities
• Ensure Rix & Kay supports a sustainable environment
• Ensure Rix & Kay is equal, diverse and inclusive across all its stakeholder groups
• Foster a workplace environment that promotes mental and physical wellbeing

Rix & Kay maintains regular and open dialogue with all members of staff to update them on progress and to encourage them to participate in a wide range of initiatives that focus on the firm achieving its ESG objectives. The firm’s ESG objectives are also discussed as a standing agenda item at the firm’s monthly Strategic Board meetings.

Some of Rix & Kay’s ESG Initiatives

• Maintaining proactive membership of the Legal Sustainability Alliance and the Environmental Business Network, a specialist network that exists to help all businesses adapt to and benefit from the need for a very different environmental future.
• Successfully implementing paperless client file management protocols
• Driving a continued transition to a net zero supply chain
• Proactive involvement in the Sussex Cricket Foundation and supporting Brighton & Hove’s Urban Plan for Cricket
• Maintaining a dedicated mental health and well-being hub for all its employees
• Supporting the University of Brighton’s mentoring scheme for minority groups and university students

Rix & Kay aims to continually improve stakeholder engagement, to raise awareness of key issues and to improve participation levels in all of its ESG initiatives. In addition to the initiatives referenced above, we provide regular updates to employees on the evolvement of our environmental commitments that include things like promoting online meetings to reduce mileage; adoption of our cycle scheme; emissions cap on company cars; recycling stations throughout our offices to encourage recycling of waste where possible; reduction in energy usage through light/heating sensors.

Rix & Kay’s Key Environmental Principles Policy

As a responsible law firm that is committed to providing expertise and creating a better future for all, we are committed to a clear set of environmental principles. These principles govern Rix & Kay’s wider Environmental Policy and are aligned with four Key UN Sustainability Goals and our ESG Strategy.

Download Rix & Kay’s Key Environmental Principles Policy

We are members of the Legal Sustainability Alliance (LSA), which is an inclusive movement of law firms and organisations committed to working collaboratively to take action on climate change by reducing their carbon footprint and adopting environmentally sustainable practices.

The Environmental Business Network (EBN) exists to help all businesses adapt to and benefit from the need for a very different environmental future.

It is a membership network comprising commercial businesses, public sector organisations, charities and academic institutions committed to collaborating and sharing insight and intelligence so that our members can identify, assess and capitalise upon the commercial opportunities that come with the need to reverse climate change.

Winner of the LawNet Sustainability Excellence Award 2022 recognising Rix & Kay’s commitment to developing a strong Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy.