Why law firms should apply to be B Corps

Why Law Firms Should Apply to be B Corps

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations are increasingly important for law firms. With the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in place, companies must ensure compliance.

By Tracy Lacey-Smith, 17 October 2025. More law firms are considering their environmental and social responsibility, but few take the next step into B Corp certification. Only 36 UK law firms, including SA Law, are certified out of 3,467 companies.

What is B Corp Certification?

Certified B Corps meet high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. They are legally required to consider the impact of their decisions on workers, clients, suppliers, community, and the environment, rather than focusing solely on profit.

The Low Number of Certified Law Firms

It is unclear why law firms are not applying to become B Corps, despite the growing importance of ESG considerations.

Certified B Corps are companies that meet high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability.

Author's summary: Law firms should consider B Corp certification for environmental and social responsibility.

The Law Society Gazette — 2025-10-20