The Law Society of Northern Ireland has officially launched a new strategic partnership with Carbonfit, designed to help the solicitor profession reduce emissions, cut energy costs, and futureproof their firms in a rapidly changing business environment.

A launch event, held at Law Society House, brought together members of the Society’s Climate Justice Group, the Law Society, and representatives from Carbonfit to mark this significant milestone in the Society’s sustainability journey.

Opening the event, Simon Chambers, Chair of the Climate Justice Group, outlined the background to the partnership and the work undertaken by the Group in advancing the Society’s sustainability objectives. He emphasised the importance of collaboration between the legal profession and expert partners in driving meaningful climate action and ensuring that sustainability remains a core part of the Society’s long-term strategy.

Ben Craig, Head of Partnerships & Business Development at Carbonfit, delivered the keynote address, outlining the Society’s recent achievements through Carbonfit’s audit and green energy procurement exercise. Through this work, LSNI has already achieved:

  • 30% reduction in electricity costs 

  • 20% reduction in gas costs 

  • 100% elimination of electricity-related emissions, saving over 35 tonnes of CO₂e annually 


Closing the event, President Colin Mitchell highlighted that the partnership reinforces the Society’s commitment to achieving Net Zero by 2050, and shows how “climate responsibility and financial responsibility can go hand in hand.”

Member Benefits: Carbonfit Essentials

Building on this success, the Society is pleased to extend these opportunities to its members through an exclusive offer – Carbonfit Essentials. As part of the partnership, Law Society members can now avail of a 50% discount, accessing the full Carbonfit Essentials package for £250 (reduced from £500).

This fast-start package provides firms with the tools and insights needed to reduce energy use, manage emissions, and strengthen operational resilience, without the complexity or cost of larger-scale sustainability programmes.

Carbonfit

Members who sign up for Carbonfit Essentials will receive: 

  • Automated Scope 1 & 2 Carbon Footprint Assessment
  • Energy Usage Review & Bill Assessment
  • High-Level Carbon Reduction Plan
  • Bite-sized Carbon Literacy Training
  • Introductory Scope 3 & Supply Chain Insights
  • A Platinum Sustainability Badge

You will also receive a FREE energy bill assessment, helping you identify where to cut costs and emissions - just like LSNI has. 

All participating firms will also be entered into a competition to win a full Carbonfit membership, including a comprehensive energy health check and one-to-one expert support. 

Click here to claim your discount and enter the draw 

This partnership proves what’s possible when values meet action. We've shown that legal institutions can lead on climate while improving their operational resilience. Now, it's time to extend that opportunity to every firm in Northern Ireland.

Ben Craig
Head of Partnerships, Carbonfit

Our profession has a key role to play in the just transition to a low-carbon economy. This partnership delivers practical support for our members and shows how we can act decisively, lead responsibly, and still reduce overheads in the process. We hope this offering exhibits to members the commercial, social and environmental benefits of adopting a Green strategy in the workplace.

Simon Chambers
Chair, Climate Justice Group