DLA Piper Case Study
Background
Leading Law Firm DLA Piper undertook EcoBizCheck' certification program at their Brisbane, Australia office. Their objectives were:
- Real bottom line savings and
- Significant carbon emissions reduction
Six Month Results
| Unit | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Electricity | -38% |
| Consumables | -20% |
Other Benefits
Verification of Green Credentials
- Significant competitive advantage in tender submission
Certification
- Usage of logo on all marketing material
- Useful for new business marketing
Team Building
- Staff involvement resulting in behavioral change that further underpins the firm's sustainability drive
Electricity (-38%)
Main Actions
- Activation of IT power saving applications
- Switch off campaigns and more efficient air-con settings
Consumables: Stationery (-20%)
Main Actions
- Implementation of a major paper reduction strategy
- Increase of electronic invoices to 80% of their clients
