We've Retained our EcoVadis Platinum Status for Second Consecutive Year

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Our firm has once again been awarded EcoVadis Platinum status, placing us in the top 1% of companies globally for sustainability performance for the second consecutive year. This recognition underscores our ongoing commitment to the highest standards of environmental stewardship, ethical conduct, and social responsibility across its international operations. 

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With over 150,000 companies in more than 185 countries and 250 industries using EcoVadis, our Platinum rating reflects its continued leadership and sustained excellence in embedding sustainability into every area of its business.

The scoring methodology is complex and covers the environment, labour and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement with us scoring over 80% in all areas to give a total score of 84/100, significantly higher than the legal and accountancy sector average of 59%.

This achievement coincides with the launch of our Annual Sustainability Report for the fiscal year 2024-25, reaffirming our commitment to ESG principles through strategic action and transparent disclosure. 

Our impact at a glance:

  • Over £1.3M donated via community giving
  • Over 74,000 trees planted as part of the Mewburn Forest
  • 44% reduction in carbon footprint vs FY 2021-22
  • Invested in 47 TCO2e removal through verified long term carbon removal projects
  • 979 TCO2e carbon avoided   
  • Relocated its London office to the landmark eco-friendly tower 8 Bishopsgate

Eleanor Maciver, Partner and Sustainability Champion at Mewburn Ellis
"Achieving EcoVadis Platinum for the second year running is a proud moment for us. It reflects not only the progress we’ve made in reducing our environmental impact but also the values that underpin our approach to sustainability. We remain committed to driving change - whether that’s advancing towards net-zero, supporting sustainable innovation, or embedding practices that protect the planet for future generations."

Learn more about Mewburn Ellis’ sustainability efforts here.
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Eleanor Maciver

Eleanor is a Partner and Patent Attorney at Mewburn Ellis. She is also our Sustainability Champion and is responsible for leading the firm’s environmental strategy and our sustainability collaboration group, ensuring this remains an important focus for the firm. Eleanor is passionate about the role technology can play in a more sustainable future and enjoys working in close partnership to use her expertise to advance the commercial goals of her clients in this important area with a particular focus on sustainable chemical and material inventions.

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