Lawyers Environmental Pledge
We, the lawyers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, are concerned about the increase and magnitude of global warming and the resulting ecological, health, economic and social ramifications.
We acknowledge the consensus of scientists who conclude that human activity has contributed significantly to climate change.
We believe that lawyers must act as leaders in addressing climate change by implementing environmentally sustainable practices and encouraging others do the same.
Firms and individuals who join the MBA's Lawyers Eco-Challenge are asked to participate in the MBA Green Guidelines, Office Management AND/OR MBA Green Guidelines, Landscape Management.
We pledge to use the MBA Green Guidelines, Office Management in developing environmentally sustainable practices in the following areas:
- Energy Conservation
- Paper Reduction
- Recycling
- Greenhouse Gas Reduction
- Environmentally Conscious Purchases
- Sustainable Practices
- Education
- Support For Environmental Conservation
We also pledge to use the MBA Green Guidelines, Landscape Management to practice thoughtful and natural lawn care in the following areas:
- Mowing
- Watering
- Pollution
- Fertilizers
- Lighting
- Soil and Planting
One person from each office must be designated as the Eco-Challenge Pledge Partner and provide their name when signing up for the pledge for the Green Guidlines, Office Management AND/OR Green Guidlines, Landscape Management. Please fill out the administrative contact field if that name is different from the Pledge Partner.