Skip to footer Stikeman Elliott FIRM OFFICES EXPERTISE PEOPLE KNOWLEDGE HUB CAREERS EN FR Search 한국어中文 Beyond Green Reducing our environmental footprint Stikeman Elliott’s dedication to environmental sustainability touches everything that we do. From the design of our offices to the way we communicate with clients, every effort is made to minimize our environmental footprint. The natural evolution of our commitment led us to introduce the Beyond Green sustainability program, which focuses on green initiatives, waste reduction and energy efficiency measures. The program's positive impact is reflected in 8 out of 10 firm member responses in the annual Best Employers in Canada survey, which measures firm member engagement across areas including corporate social responsibility. We have made significant firmwide gains in reducing our carbon footprint. In fact, Stikeman Elliott’s carbon emissions have been reduced by 33% since 2008 and we have recently completed our fifth carbon footprint review to measure our progress. We are proud to report that our efforts have resulted in: A 57% reduction in building operations resulting from waste diversion and energy efficiency initiatives. A 57% reduction in paper usage. equating to a savings of over 136 tons of paper, largely due to duplex printing. 33% less energy per square foot consumed than provincial regional benchmarks in 2017 across all offices. All offices buildings becoming BOMA BEST certified. Toronto, Calgary, and Vancouver offices achieving LEED EB Gold certification. Greatly reduced waste disposal due to increased diversion of organics, batteries, e-waste, paper and improved recycling behaviour. T5 light fixtures replaced with LED lighting and new lenses in the Toronto office, saving the equivalent energy required to light almost 30 homes for a year. Listening to our people At Stikeman Elliott, environmentalism is an integral part of our community involvement. Our commitment to corporate social responsibility is driven by grassroots efforts, so it’s only natural that many of our environmental initiatives start as suggestions from individual firm members and are then implemented by our green committees. We are proud of our peoples’ commitment to being responsible corporate citizens and the firm members who lend their time specifically to community-based environmental issues. Across all offices, our people show their support by committing to activities like recycling, double-sided printing, using online forms, and taking advantage of reusable plates, cutlery and glassware. Leaders in environmental sustainability Ensuring energy efficiency is one of our core beliefs, from changing the way our meals are catered to investing in energy-saving lighting. We have developed an environmental purchasing policy with respect to the various goods and services used in our business operations. For example, our choice of multifunction printer vendor demonstrates environmental responsibility through the end-of-life machine recycling and reuse, energy savings mode, and cartridge-free toners. When it comes to renovations and upgrades, we also give preference to suppliers who demonstrate sound environmental practices. We ensure energy efficiency and environmental considerations are worked into every plan and often encourage our business partners to return to the drawing board to develop better and more creative solutions. We are also committed to eliminating the unnecessary use of materials, and have implemented the following across our offices: eco-friendly cleaning products; reusable dishware, cutlery and napkins; daytime cleaning; filtered water taps; default double-sided printing; office supply recycling; recycling/composting bins; light timers; paper towel products by SCA/Tork (an eco-friendly company that allows us to save an additional 100 trees per year); an office-wide newsletter dedicated to “green” tips; and informational tools in conjunction with municipal governments. This commitment extends well beyond work life, into a way of life. Our firm members are encouraged to use public transport through such initiatives as transit-pass giveaways and subsidies, and clean air commute challenges. The 11th anniversary of our Beyond Green Program is an accomplishment that we continue to build upon, as we reinforce our dedication to environmental sustainability in the years ahead. For further information on Stikeman Elliott’s corporate social responsibility initiatives, please contact Bianca Barbucci. Learn More Community Involvement LinkedIn Twitter © Stikeman Elliott LLP Accessibility Legal Notice Login Privacy Sitemap Alumni Circle Get In Touch