Professional services
Striving for better
The professional services industry especially the law industry, impacts sustainability through carbon emissions, through energy, paper and travel. From a social perspective law firms contribute significantly to pro bono work, with over 2 million hours provided annually, promoting social justice and equality. However, the industry faces significant inequality in ethnicity. For example, in the UK, only 8% of partners in law firms are from ethnic minority backgrounds, despite making up 14% of the population.
We help unpack the business challenges with sector specific services:
- Carbon footprint
- Net zero strategy and target setting
- SBTi submission
- Sustainability strategy and integration
- Social value
- Sustainability integration
- Strategic analysis – horizon scanning
- ESG reporting and communications
Professional services case studies
Professional services insights
Meet our specialists in professional services
James Paull
Client Strategies Partner
James has spent over 15 years working across financial services, consulting and sustainability in London and Sydney. James joined Simply Sustainable when it acquired Carbon Responsible, where he was leading the consulting practice. James began his career at the Financial Conduct Authority, specialising in asset management, following a BSc in Geography from the University of Nottingham.
As Client Strategies Partner, James works primarily across the private equity and sports sectors to bring his real-world experience to businesses. James has managed key relationships his whole career and leverages this skillset to guide organisations through their sustainability challenges with confidence.
James’s background in regulation has placed him well to assist organisations with understanding the drivers of regulatory pressures and evolution. James brings an open, honest and empathetic approach to assisting organisations and values creating long-term partnerships.
Charlotte Barker
Technical Specialist
Charlotte is a Technical Specialist, specialising in CSRD-aligned double materiality assessments, sustainability strategy development, ESG reporting, and social value and impact. She works with organisations across sectors to navigate an increasingly complex sustainability landscape, translating technical requirements into practical actions that create business value and positive societal impact.
Charlotte holds a degree in Economics and Geography from the University of Leeds, including a year abroad at Western University in Canada. Prior to joining Simply Sustainable, she worked in economic development and social value consulting, supporting public and private sector clients to understand, measure and enhance their socio-economic impact. This experience continues to inform her approach to sustainability, with a particular focus on helping organisations create positive outcomes for people and communities alongside long-term business value. She has a strong interest in social sustainability and is passionate about helping organisations embed sustainability into decision-making and deliver meaningful, lasting impact.