Our Planet
Climate change is among the most challenging issues facing the international community, the business world and individual citizens. Many believe industry is a major contributor to increased greenhouse gas emissions and climate change. Responding to the challenge demands a global effort and immediate action.

Our Pledge
Global institutions and industries are leading the fight against climate change by launching programs that encourage environmentally friendly business practices. The legal community, too, is taking action.

As an international law firm, Brown Rudnick pledges to do its part. On Earth Day 2008, we kicked off our own eco-focused program by becoming a signatory of the Massachusetts Bar Association’s (“MBA”) Lawyers Eco-Challenge. Launched in January 2008, the Lawyers Eco-Challenge is a collaborative initiative between the MBA and the Conservation Law Foundation encouraging the legal community to conserve energy and resources.

By signing the Lawyers Eco-Challenge, we are pledging to help combat global warming through greener business operations. To the extent possible, we plan to apply the MBA’s recommended green practices to our other offices in Hartford, CT; Providence, RI; New York; Washington D.C. and London. We continue to explore ways that encourage firm-wide green thinking.

Our Energy Focus
Brown Rudnick has been focused on climate change issues since 2005, when the Firm established its Renewable Energy Group. This team of lawyers and government relations professionals assists clients with matters related to renewable energy project development and finance, emissions reduction schemes and alternative energy sources. Extending our activity in this field, we launched our Cleantech Team to address the full spectrum of legal issues and business opportunities in the emerging clean technology sector.

Brown Rudnick is pleased to be an early adopter of green practices among law firms. By implementing an internal program focused on energy conservation and resource preservation, we are reinforcing our commitment to our clients, the energy sector, and the greater community to address the challenges of climate change.

We hope you will join us.