## [ESG Commitment](/pt/en_GB/about-us/commitment) As an international legal reference, we are determined to address the major challenges facing society and to help build a climate of trust and security that fosters a fairer, more ethical, responsible and sustainable world. ## Our commitments - [Business development](#pane-A) - [Diversity of talent](#pane-B) - [Pro bono work and community outreach](#pane-C) - [Education and research](#pane-D) - [Combating climate change](#pane-E) ##### [Business development](#collapse-A) - Helping companies on their sustainability journey, bringing our know-how, expertise and, above all, common sense to the table, in the conviction that sustainable companies will emerge stronger from any challenge. Our advisory services, offered to clients by multi-country and multidisciplinary teams of experts in all areas of business law, are coordinated through Garrigues Sustainable, which brings together over 20 years’ experience across 12 service lines. [Garrigues Sustainable](../services/garrigues-sustainable) - Assisting businesses with their digital transformation. Our peerless international and multidisciplinary teams have an expert understanding of different technologies and disruptive business models. AWe help organizations implement their digital strategy, advising on legal risks and regulatory changes, sharing knowledge and offering insight into the main legal issues faced by businesses on their digitalization journey. [Garrigues Digital](./../garrigues-digital) ##### [Diversity of talent](#collapse-B) Our internal committees, policies and plans ensure a merit-based, equal-opportunity work environment where all opinions matter and are respected. We firmly believe that diversity, understood in its broadest sense, enriches our organization and is the main source of innovation and development at the firm. - Fourth Equality Plan The Fourth Garrigues Equality Plan renews our commitment to equal opportunities for women and men and includes new measures favoring diversity of talent. In 2008 Garrigues became a benchmark in the European legal services sector with the publication of its first Equality Plan. - Garrigues Optimum Plan This plan, which has received awards at European level, helps employees achieve a better work-life balance, favoring shared responsibility and more flexible and efficient work management. It allows new parents to reduce their working hours for two years following the end of their maternity or paternity leave, with no impact on pay or career advancement. - Annual Mentoring Program This program promotes the professional development of women based on specific goals in order to enhance their role at all levels of the organization. - Disability commitment We are committed to hiring people with disabilities and participating in disability initiatives through the pro bono program, corporate volunteering and research into projects that advocate social inclusion and equal opportunities. ##### [CPro bono work and community outreach](#collapse-C) We are committed to causes we believe in, both as professionals and individuals, and we do our part to help. - Pro bono program The Garrigues pro bono program coordinates the legal and tax advisory services we provide free of charge to non-profit organizations worldwide. - Community outreach Garrigues’ community outreach program includes corporate volunteering, running inhouse campaigns to support different organizations and sharing information within the firm on social and charitable initiatives. - [Garrigues Foundation](../about-us/commitment/garrigues-foundation) Set up on April 1, 1997, the Garrigues Foundation contributes to social welfare and to the development and promotion of science, education and culture in the field of law. ##### [Education and research](#collapse-D) We support legal education and research through chairs in law, observatories and collaborative projects with universities all over the world. - [Garrigues Chair on the Modernization of Company Law](./commitment/education-and-research/garrigues-chairs) Created in conjunction with Universidad Pontificia Comillas (ICAI-ICADE) in 2011, the Chair promotes research into company law and examines the best ways to update Spanish corporate legislation in a European and global context. - [Garrigues Chair in Law and Business](./commitment/education-and-research/garrigues-chairs-law) Created in 2011 in tandem with Universidad de Zaragoza, this Chair aims to encourage research and development of the law and its connection to the business community. The Garrigues Award for students at Universidad de Zaragoza is granted each year by the Chair. - [Garrigues-ICADE LegalTech & NewLaw Observatory](https://www.comillas.edu/investigacion/observatorio-legaltech/) Created in 2020 together with Universidad Pontificia Comillas, the Observatory aims to be a forum for research and cooperation among the different players in the legal sector to explore the impact of technology on legal services and implement projects to boost the industry’s digital transformation. - [Centro de Estudios Garrigues](./commitment/education-and-research/centro-de-estudios-garrigues) This teaching institution, in which the firm retains a minority holding, was established in 1994 with the aim of sharing with society the professional experience and knowledge attained by the firm in the field of business law. ##### [Combating climate change](#collapse-E) We have pledged to help drive the shift towards a low-carbon circular economy through the environmental initiatives established in the Garrigues Sustainability Plan, which is applied throughout the value chain and includes the transition plan for climate change mitigation. Our road map for raising awareness and promoting more responsible consumption, more sustainable spaces and a lower carbon footprint: - Energy efficient offices - Responsible consumption of resources - Lower carbon footprint [Sustainability Report](./../about-us/commitment/sustainability-report) ## Our sustainability journey Sustainability planning and ESG commitment are two important pillars of Garrigues’ business strategy, aligned with the 2030 Agenda SDGs. With this approach, we seek to improve our social, environmental and governance indicators. We have been a signatory of the United Nations Global Compact since 2002. Creation of G-advisory, our energy and ESG technical consulting arm ![](/themes/custom/garriguestheme/img/logos/network.png) Adhesion to Global Compact First carbon footprint calculated First annual CSR report published (now called the Sustainability Report) Launch of our Equality Plan, the first in the Spanish legal sector Formalization of our pro bono and corporate volunteering program Publication of our Code of Ethics, with an explicit commitment to the environment Launch of our Corporate Compliance Program Compliance Officer role created Launch of Second Equality Plan Certification as ‘Equal Opportunity Employer’ from the Spanish Ministry of Equality Introduction of Code of Ethics for Suppliers 100% of our EU offices powered by energy from renewable sources with guarantee of origin Launch of Third Equality Plan Creation of Garrigues Sustainable and our ESG Committee to reaffirm our commitment as an advisory firm and as an organization Compensamos las emisiones de alcance 1 y 2 Renewal of Equal Opportunity Employer certification Launch of Fourth Equality Plan, in line with Royal Decree 901/2020 Launch of our internal Ride the ESG Wheel campaign Participation in the Business & Human Rights Accelerator, as part of the United Nations Global Compact Adhesion to Global Compact 2000 2002 2004 Creation of G-advisory, our energy and ESG technical consulting arm ![](/themes/custom/garriguestheme/img/logos/network.png) First carbon footprint calculated First annual CSR report published (now called the Sustainability Report) Formalization of our pro bono and corporate volunteering program 2006 2008 2012 Launch of our Equality Plan, the first in the Spanish legal sector Publication of our Code of Ethics, with an explicit commitment to the environment Compliance Officer role created Launch of Second Equality Plan 2013 2016 2017 Launch of our Corporate Compliance Program Certification as ‘Equal Opportunity Employer’ from the Spanish Ministry of Equality Introduction of Code of Ethics for Suppliers 100% of our EU offices powered by energy from renewable sources with guarantee of origin Creation of Garrigues Sustainable and our ESG Committee to reaffirm our commitment as an advisory firm and as an organization 2018 2020 2021 Launch of Third Equality Plan Offset of scope 1 and scope 2 emissions Renewal of Equal Opportunity Employer certification Launch of Fourth Equality Plan, in line with Royal Decree 901/2020 2022 Launch of our internal Ride the ESG Wheel campaign Participation in the Business & Human Rights Accelerator, as part of the United Nations Global Compact Previous Next - [Business and activity](#pane-A2) - [Corporate policies](#pane-B2) - [Pro bono program and community outreach](#pane-C2) ##### [Business and activity](#collapse-A2) In our day-to-day activity, we focus our efforts on securing the sustainable growth of the firm and on driving development, innovation and productivity of businesses and of the economies we operate in. We also promote the rule of law, transparency, the creation of strong institutions and equal access to justice for all, as well as the building of partnerships to achieve the SDGs. ![](/themes/custom/garriguestheme/img/imagenes/RecursoOSD8En.png) ![](/themes/custom/garriguestheme/img/imagenes/RecursoOSD16En.png) ![](/themes/custom/garriguestheme/img/imagenes/RecursoOSD17En.png) ![](/themes/custom/garriguestheme/img/imagenes/RecursoOSDGlobalEn.png) ##### [Corporate policies](#collapse-B2) Our internal policies promote the good health and well-being of all our stakeholders; champion quality education and learning opportunities; contribute to gender equality and equal opportunities; ensure safe and secure working environments and promote business innovation, productivity and economic growth; include sustainability practices and urgent measures to combat climate change. ![](/themes/custom/garriguestheme/img/imagenes/RecursoOSD3En.png) ![](/themes/custom/garriguestheme/img/imagenes/RecursoOSD4En.png) ![](/themes/custom/garriguestheme/img/imagenes/RecursoOSD5En.png) ![](/themes/custom/garriguestheme/img/imagenes/RecursoOSD8En.png) ![](/themes/custom/garriguestheme/img/imagenes/RecursoOSD9En.png) ![](/themes/custom/garriguestheme/img/imagenes/RecursoOSD10En.png) ![](/themes/custom/garriguestheme/img/imagenes/RecursoOSD12En.png) ![](/themes/custom/garriguestheme/img/imagenes/RecursoOSD13En.png) ![](/themes/custom/garriguestheme/img/imagenes/RecursoOSDGlobalEn.jpg) ##### [Pro bono program and community outreach](#collapse-C2) Through the pro bono program and community outreach, we contribute to the goals of no poverty, zero hunger, health, education, gender equality, economic growth, reduced inequalities, peace, justice, strong institutions and the creation of partnerships to attain these goals. ![](/themes/custom/garriguestheme/img/imagenes/RecursoOSD1En.png) ![](/themes/custom/garriguestheme/img/imagenes/RecursoOSD2En.png) ![](/themes/custom/garriguestheme/img/imagenes/RecursoOSD3En.png) ![](/themes/custom/garriguestheme/img/imagenes/RecursoOSD4En.png) ![](/themes/custom/garriguestheme/img/imagenes/RecursoOSD5En.png) ![](/themes/custom/garriguestheme/img/imagenes/RecursoOSD8En.png) ![](/themes/custom/garriguestheme/img/imagenes/RecursoOSD10En.png) ![](/themes/custom/garriguestheme/img/imagenes/RecursoOSD16En.png) ![](/themes/custom/garriguestheme/img/imagenes/RecursoOSD17En.png) ![](/themes/custom/garriguestheme/img/imagenes/RecursoOSDGlobalEn.png) ## Priority Sustainable Development Goals for Garrigues ### Business and activity In our day-to-day activity, we focus our efforts on securing the sustainable growth of the firm and on driving development, innovation and productivity of businesses and of the economies we operate in. We also promote the rule of law, transparency, the creation of strong institutions and equal access to justice for all, as well as the building of partnerships to achieve the SDGs. ![](/themes/custom/garriguestheme/img/imagenes/RecursoOSD1En.png) ![](/themes/custom/garriguestheme/img/imagenes/RecursoOSD2En.png) ![](/themes/custom/garriguestheme/img/imagenes/RecursoOSD3En.png) ![](/themes/custom/garriguestheme/img/imagenes/RecursoOSD4En.png) ![](/themes/custom/garriguestheme/img/imagenes/RecursoOSD5En.png) ![](/themes/custom/garriguestheme/img/imagenes/RecursoOSD6En.png) ![](/themes/custom/garriguestheme/img/imagenes/RecursoOSD7En.png) ![](/themes/custom/garriguestheme/img/imagenes/RecursoOSD8En.png) ![](/themes/custom/garriguestheme/img/imagenes/RecursoOSD9En.png) ![](/themes/custom/garriguestheme/img/imagenes/RecursoOSD10En.png) ![](/themes/custom/garriguestheme/img/imagenes/RecursoOSD11En.png) ![](/themes/custom/garriguestheme/img/imagenes/RecursoOSD12En.png) ![](/themes/custom/garriguestheme/img/imagenes/RecursoOSD13En.png) ![](/themes/custom/garriguestheme/img/imagenes/RecursoOSD14En.png) ![](/themes/custom/garriguestheme/img/imagenes/RecursoOSD15En.png) ![](/themes/custom/garriguestheme/img/imagenes/RecursoOSD16En.png) ![](/themes/custom/garriguestheme/img/imagenes/RecursoOSD17En.png) ![](/themes/custom/garriguestheme/img/imagenes/RecursoOSDGlobalEn.png) ### Corporate policies Our internal policies promote the good health and well-being of all our stakeholders; champion quality education and learning opportunities; contribute to gender equality and equal opportunities; ensure safe and secure working environments and promote business innovation, productivity and economic growth; include sustainability practices and urgent measures to combat climate change. ![](/themes/custom/garriguestheme/img/imagenes/RecursoOSD1En.png) ![](/themes/custom/garriguestheme/img/imagenes/RecursoOSD2En.png) ![](/themes/custom/garriguestheme/img/imagenes/RecursoOSD3En.png) ![](/themes/custom/garriguestheme/img/imagenes/RecursoOSD4En.png) ![](/themes/custom/garriguestheme/img/imagenes/RecursoOSD5En.png) ![](/themes/custom/garriguestheme/img/imagenes/RecursoOSD6En.png) ![](/themes/custom/garriguestheme/img/imagenes/RecursoOSD7En.png) ![](/themes/custom/garriguestheme/img/imagenes/RecursoOSD8En.png) ![](/themes/custom/garriguestheme/img/imagenes/RecursoOSD9En.png) ![](/themes/custom/garriguestheme/img/imagenes/RecursoOSD10En.png) ![](/themes/custom/garriguestheme/img/imagenes/RecursoOSD11En.png) ![](/themes/custom/garriguestheme/img/imagenes/RecursoOSD12En.png) ![](/themes/custom/garriguestheme/img/imagenes/RecursoOSD13En.png) ![](/themes/custom/garriguestheme/img/imagenes/RecursoOSD14En.png) ![](/themes/custom/garriguestheme/img/imagenes/RecursoOSD15En.png) ![](/themes/custom/garriguestheme/img/imagenes/RecursoOSD16En.png) ![](/themes/custom/garriguestheme/img/imagenes/RecursoOSD17En.png) ![](/themes/custom/garriguestheme/img/imagenes/RecursoOSDGlobalEn.png) ### Pro bono program and community outreach Through the pro bono program and community outreach, we contribute to the goals of no poverty, zero hunger, health, education, gender equality, economic growth, reduced inequalities, peace, justice, strong institutions and the creation of partnerships to attain these goals. ![](/themes/custom/garriguestheme/img/imagenes/RecursoOSD1En.png) ![](/themes/custom/garriguestheme/img/imagenes/RecursoOSD2En.png) ![](/themes/custom/garriguestheme/img/imagenes/RecursoOSD3En.png) ![](/themes/custom/garriguestheme/img/imagenes/RecursoOSD4En.png) ![](/themes/custom/garriguestheme/img/imagenes/RecursoOSD5En.png) ![](/themes/custom/garriguestheme/img/imagenes/RecursoOSD6En.png) ![](/themes/custom/garriguestheme/img/imagenes/RecursoOSD7En.png) ![](/themes/custom/garriguestheme/img/imagenes/RecursoOSD8En.png) ![](/themes/custom/garriguestheme/img/imagenes/RecursoOSD9En.png) ![](/themes/custom/garriguestheme/img/imagenes/RecursoOSD10En.png) ![](/themes/custom/garriguestheme/img/imagenes/RecursoOSD11En.png) ![](/themes/custom/garriguestheme/img/imagenes/RecursoOSD12En.png) ![](/themes/custom/garriguestheme/img/imagenes/RecursoOSD13En.png) ![](/themes/custom/garriguestheme/img/imagenes/RecursoOSD14En.png) ![](/themes/custom/garriguestheme/img/imagenes/RecursoOSD15En.png) ![](/themes/custom/garriguestheme/img/imagenes/RecursoOSD16En.png) ![](/themes/custom/garriguestheme/img/imagenes/RecursoOSD17En.png) ![](/themes/custom/garriguestheme/img/imagenes/RecursoOSDGlobalEn.png)