A&L Goodbody marks 13,000 pro bono hours and carbon cut in 2025 report

A&L Goodbody marks 13,000 pro bono hours and carbon cut in 2025 report

A&L Goodbody (ALG) has published its Responsible Business Report 2025. The report highlights the firm’s progress during 2025 under its responsible business and pro bono strategies.

The report showcases ALG’s performance across key areas including; environmental sustainability, community engagement, pro bono, ESG advisory for clients and inclusive and supportive working environment.

Key highlights from the report include:

  • Environment: 4 per cent reduction in carbon footprint compared to 2024 with the firm on track to reduce its footprint by 50 per cent by 2030 under its science-based targets.
  • Social impact: 800+ student experiences delivered through its education and employment programmes.
  • Pro bono work: 75 per cent of ALG lawyers delivering 13,000+ hours of pro bono in 2025, including supporting 81 child refugees with family unification.
  • People: strong engagement from colleagues with over a quarter supporting our internal committees and networks.

David Widger, managing partner at A&L Goodbody, commented: “By committing to our responsibilities as a business, we continue to be accountable and deliver real impact for our clients, the community and our people. We are very proud of the progress outlined in this report, while also recognising that the challenges we seek to address, from climate change to inequality, require long-term commitment and collaboration. Our achievements reflect the dedication of our people and the partners we work with. They also strengthen our ambition to create lasting, positive change in the years ahead.”

A&L Goodbody was named Chambers Europe Outstanding DEI Firm in 2025, Company of the Year at the National Diversity & Inclusion Awards 2025 and European ESG Initiative Award at The Lawyer European Awards 2025.

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