Our ESG commitment in Italy

Through OC for Good - Osborne Clarke's framework for ensuring ESG commitments. - we work every day towards ensuring a firm that is both inclusive and sustainable. Find out more about what we are doing in Italy.

Carbon neutrality

At international level, we have joined the Science Based Targets initiative and presented a short-term commitment to reduce emissions by 50% by 2030 and a long-term commitment to reduce emissions by at least 90% by 2040. Read more

In Italy, we report and certify greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in accordance with the ISO14064-1 standard. Read more

Sustainable mobility and territory

We have designed and implemented OC Green Walk, an App that reports on the CO2 emitted during business travel and rewards our most virtuous colleagues in terms of adopting sustainable forms of transport. Read more

We have equipped our Milan office with a bike sharing fleet composed of traditional and electric bikes, as well as a small e-charging station for electric vehicles. Read more

The building in which our Milan headquarters are located holds a BREAAM certification, one of the most widespread design standards in the world in terms of the evaluation of the environmental impact of buildings according to principles of green building.  We support and take part in reforestation projects in collaboration with Forestami.

Electricity consumption

We are in the process of changing our electricity providers to ensure that we use only electricity from renewable sources.

Plastics, paper and recycling

We have eliminated single-use plastics. Our drinking water dispensers are all attached directly to the mains and everyone has their own aluminium thermos. Water for our clients is provided in recyclable Tetra Pak containers purchased from a B Corporation. 

We have reduced the use of printed paper; documents are archived digitally and we use recycled paper for any printing necessary.

Cigarette ends are recycled through the innovative start-up project  Re-Cig®. Client files are entirely digitalised, and any documents that need to be printed are printed on recycled paper.

Diversity and Gender parity

We believe that our progress is commensurate with the growth of people, and we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive work environment that fosters the development of each individual's full potential.

To this end, we have defined a plan of objectives and actions to recognise and promote the values of diversity and inclusiveness, at all levels and in all aspects. 

Our commitment is stated and endorsed in the publicly accessible Diversity and Gender Parity Policy. The drafting and implementation of the actions referred to in this document is instrumental to obtaining and maintaining Gender Parity Certification.

Career path

We have defined a professional development plan that is based on a transparent and meritocratic evaluation model: from day one, professionals receive clear indications on the objectives to be achieved and the corresponding planned career path.

OC Academy

We provide a continuing education programme that offers our professionals the opportunity to further their knowledge of technical aspects of the profession as well as to enhance their soft skills, with a focus on leadership, time management and communication.

International mobility

We offer the opportunity to participate in international mobility programmes that allow professionals to spend varying lengths of time in international offices in the jurisdictions in which we operate.

Parental support

A maternity bonus is provided to cover nursery or baby-sitting expenses for female professionals returning to the firm after maternity leave. Paid leave of fifteen days is provided for new fathers.

Valore D

We actively participate in the projects promoted by Valore D, the first association of companies and professional firms that promotes diversity, equality and inclusion within businesses and society as a whole.