Our Commitment

In recent times, also following the enactment of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, sustainability has become a pivotal business factor across all industries, and it is definitely intended to strength its role as time goes by.

While evaluating a business, economic out comes are no longer the sole elements to be taken into account, as also environmental , social, and governance factors step in.

Sustainability is an ongoing challenge involving all of us. We recognize our responsibility to help protect the planet and reach sustainable development, therefore we want to do our part among others minimizing the impact our firm has on the environment and supporting those who are working to improve global environmental sustainability.

is our commitment aimed at incorporating virtuous environmental, social and governance practices within our organization, through the implementation of initiatives which make our firm more sustainable.

UN Global Compact

Since 2021 van Berings has been committed to the UN Global Compact corporate responsibility initiative and its principles in the areas of human rights, labour, the environment and anti-corruption.

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Net Zero Lawyers Alliance

van Berings is among the first law firms joining the Net Zero Lawyers Alliance. As member of the Alliance our goal is to achieve Net Zero GHG emissions by 2050 or sooner. We are also committed to raise our clients awareness on sustainability, as well as to oﬀer advice on related issues.

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SUSTAINABILITY SERVICES

Responsible Consumption, Near Sourcing and Use of Recycled Materials

Responsible consumption constitutes a core value at our Firm. At van Berings we therefore encourage and implement:

an efficient and sustainable use of resources in order to reduce the overall waste generation and long distance shipment emissions;
the use of products and equipment made of recycled materials whenever possible;
the use of near sourcing reusable items (glass, ceramic) instead of outsourcing and single use ones (paper, wood).

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CO2 Neutral Web Site

As part of its Net Zero commitment, van Berings signed up for CO2 Neutral Web Site in order to neutralize vanberings.com carbon emissions.

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Green Mobility

In order to promote green mobility and provide an effective transport alternative, van Berings:

prefers alternatives to travel whenever possible or encourage the use of eco-friendly travel options;
financially supports its employees and associates in shifting from combustion engine cars to hybrid or electric vehicles;
makes available to all of them bike sharing passes to enhance urban sustainable mobility.

Dignity, Diversity & Inclusion Policy

At van Berings we recognize and appreciate all of the differences that make each of us unique. Upholding a culture of inclusion that fosters these differences is imperative for our business, our clients and the communities in which we live and work.

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Sustainable Supply Chain Policy

van Berings seeks excellence in every aspect of its business and is committed to minimizing the social, environmental and ethical impacts of its supply chain.

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Pro Bono

van Berings has a long standing commitment to provide pro bono legal services to individuals and organizations in need.

Community Outreach

van Berings endorses Amazon’s initiative "Un click per la Scuola" order to support local schools and kindergartens in purchasing equipment and supplies. Our firm regularly contributes to non-profit organizations aimed, in particular, at assisting and sheltering people in need.

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Sustainability Services

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