New Bar Sustainability Network launched to help barristers fight climate change

updated on 10 March 2021

The Bar Council is supporting barristers in the battle against climate change with the launch of a new Bar Sustainability Network.

The new initiative will provide a range of services to support barristers’ chambers in adopting more sustainable ways of working. Joining the Bar Sustainability Network includes membership of the Bar Renewables Pledge, access to a carbon calculator, and a range of other resources and events.

Those interested in learning more about the network are invited to a virtual launch event at 5:30pm on Monday 15 March.

Chair of the Bar Council, Derek Sweeting QC, said: “It might seem that barristers can’t make much of a difference to saving our planet, but climate change affects us all. The Bar wants to do its part and take action on the global climate emergency. The Bar Council’s Bar Sustainability Network is designed to provide the tools and resources for the Bar to achieve that ambition. We also envisage that by becoming members of the network, chambers and others may be able to save costs through exploring cheaper ‘green’ options - which, given the financial uncertainty caused by the pandemic, will be a game-changer for many.”