ARTICLE · 18 MAY 2011

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A pioneering group of Australian firms have taken the bold step of revealing their carbon footprints as the legal industry moves towards becoming eco-friendly.

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A pioneering group of Australian firms have taken the bold step of revealing their carbon footprints as the legal industry moves towards becoming eco-friendly.

Article originally published in the Lawyers Weekly, 8 April 2011

Australia's first ever report on the environmental consumption of law firms was released last week in an effort to raise awareness and collectively improve the environmental impact of the country's legal industry.

Produced by the newly formed Australian Legal Sector Alliance (AusLSA), the Environmental Consumption of AusLSA Members 2009/2010 report revealed the carbon footprint of AusLSA's eight founding executive members, providing a transparent baseline for future sustainability initiatives.

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