Why Law Firms Should Apply to be B Corps
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations are becoming increasingly important for law firms.
By Tracy Lacey-Smith, 17 October 2025
More law firms than ever are considering their environmental and social responsibility, but few take the next step into B Corp certification. Currently, only 36 law firms, including SA Law, are certified out of 3,467 companies in the UK.
What is B Corp Certification?
Certified B Corps meet high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. Unlike traditional companies, B Corps 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 Uptake of B Corp Certification Among Law Firms
Despite the benefits, it is unclear why so few law firms have applied to become B Corps.
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.