 Search  English WHERE WE WORK EXPERTISE OUR LAWYERS NEWS & EVENTS CAREERS ABOUT CONTACT Bird and BirdCommunity  Print  Twitter  Google+  LinkedIn Environment Overview We are committed to minimising the impact of our business on the environment through responsible management of our buildings, minimising waste and recycling wherever practical. Energy management We regularly monitor energy usage and encourage staff to reduce consumption, for example by turning equipment off overnight and at weekends. Where practical we have installed motion detector switching for lights, and where this is not the case, have management procedures in place to ensure that lights are not left on overnight. Back to top Waste and recycling We operate a sophisticated electronic document management system that reduces the need for paper copies and where print is necessary our printers are set to default to double-sided printing. Paper used within our printers and copiers is all either recycled or from sustainable sources, and printer cartridges are returned to suppliers for refilling and recycling. We have a number of initiatives underway to ensure that we recycle as much waste as possible, with the vast majority of office waste being recycled. (Confidential waste is shredded and then recycled) Where it is safe to do so, we offer excess computer equipment and furniture to charities for their use and mobile phones are recycled using a specialist charity. Back to top Procurement All suppliers to the firm are assessed in a range of areas to ensure that they meet the high standards we require of them. This includes requesting details of environmental policies within tenders and giving preference to the use of environmental products where practical, for example in cleaning contracts. Back to top Travel The firm enforces a travel policy aimed at best value and regard for the environment. The policy emphasises: the need to keep travel to an absolute minimum where possible the use of rail in preference to air travel the use of public transport where practical and safe the use of our in-house video and audio conferencing facilities in preference to travel. Back to top Earth Champions Bird & Bird is proud to work with Earth Champions; a not for profit organisation which strives to inspire people, especially youth, and to involve world communities to create a positive climate of hope and increase the proportion of people, communities and businesses consciously working for the benefit of the environment. Bird & Bird has been working with Earth Champions to establish a new company limited by guarantee and seek charitable status by lodging an application for registration with the Charity Commission. Some of our lawyers have also provided pro bono advice in relation to confidentiality agreements with third parties, protecting the Foundation’s intellectual property, and working with the Foundation in creating employment contracts. Every four years, in the city hosting the summer Olympic Games, the Foundation runs a Quest to discover the people’s environmental solutions which helps to inspire community action, health and long-term happiness. Quests have been completed in Hong Kong, Switzerland and Australia, and the Foundation will be showcasing the outstanding Earth Champions for one day, the week prior to the start of the 2012 London Olympics. Back to top TALK TO AN EXPERT Diversity and inclusion Diversity initiatives in London Environment Giving back to the community Pro bono  LATEST TWEETS @twobirds @DesignUKagency @RollOnFridayWeb Thanks guys! Happy Friday 2 days ago 30/01/2015 We're thrilled to have ranked 3rd in @RollOnFridayWeb's Firm of the Year 2015! http://t.co/d5KiMnV6Tz 2 days ago 30/01/2015 RT @RistoSandvik: Today @twobirds #Helsinki: #Leading High Performance with @andreasLHP. Some quality time with the colleagues! http://t.co… 2 days ago 30/01/2015 RT @twobirdsgrads: Tick tock! Our deadline is fast approaching! Our GR team will be on hand to answer app q's from 1-2pm! #AskTwoBirds http… 3 days ago 29/01/2015 RT @ReidGlobalTrade: In Paris to present tomorrow on US #sanctions and BNP Paribas with our friends @twobirds @SheppardMullin 4 days ago 28/01/2015 Thanks to our #DataProtection day guests in Helsinki, who looked at the impact of DP legislation on business with us! http://t.co/ezXBZQ9ZRb 4 days ago 28/01/2015 Back to top Careers Business Services Experienced Lawyers Graduates Community Bird & Bird in the Community Diversity And Inclusion Environment More information Legal Notices Privacy & Cookies Accessibility Sitemap Stay Connected Contact Us LinkedIn Twitter Weibo Google+ News Centre Subscribe to our newsletters Alumni Feedback on this website Email us about your journey through this website today © 2014 Bird & Bird Click here for more information. CONTINUE