2026 ESG Overview

We’re pleased to share our 2026 ESG Overview, Contributing to Aotearoa New Zealand | Te Whai Koha ki Aotearoa.

The Overview brings together the progress we are making across the firm, from supporting our people and contributing to our communities, to managing our environmental impact and helping our clients achieve their goals. It also reflects the partnerships, priorities and collective efforts that continue to shape our contribution to Aotearoa New Zealand.

We hope it provides useful insight into the work underway and the mahi still ahead.

You can view the report here as a double page spread, or here in single page format.

Our Community

Tō tātou hapori

We contribute to the community through our Pro Bono Programme, our community partnerships, charity days and fundraising activities.

We do this by:

• Offering legal support through our Pro Bono Programme to those who struggle to access justice (for more information about our Programme, see our Pro Bono Overview 2026). 
• Providing time for our people to support charity and fundraising opportunities.
• Enabling our people and our firm to establish meaningful relationships, connections and partnerships in our community. 

Our People

Tō mātou tira mahi

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone can thrive. Our focus is on ensuring an open, inclusive and collaborative workplace.

We do this by:

• Investing in opportunities to support career goals and develop leadership capabilities.
• Continuing to create an embed practices that promote a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• Offering benefits that support wellbeing, flexible working and equitable pay, helping make a meaningful difference to our people and their whānau. 

Our Environment

Tō tātou taiao

We are committed to understanding and managing the impact we have on our environment through responsible and sustainable business practices.

We do this by:

• Identifying opportunities to reduce carbon intensity and support the transition to a net-zero carbon economy.
• Measuring, managing and reducing greenhouse gas emissions through our Toitū Net Carbon Zero certification.
• Adopting new sustainability practices and initiatives that help make a positive difference. 

Please get in touch with your usual Russell McVeagh contact if you would like to discuss this further or provide us with any feedback.