Responsible Business

Recognizing the importance of climate action to our clients, Firm members, and the planet, we are committed to measuring our greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions on an annual basis and reducing these along a science-aligned pathway.

• We aim to achieve net zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040 from a 2022 baseline. To reach this milestone, we will collaborate closely with our property managers to decarbonize our buildings, make energy efficiency improvements, and increase our use of renewable energy.
• We are also committed to achieving net zero emissions from Purchased Goods and Services by 2050; these make up the largest component of the Firm’s Scope 3 GHG emissions. We will engage with key suppliers to gather data on their emissions and work together to adopt practices or targets that align with Fasken’s decarbonization goals. We will also integrate sustainability considerations into the Firm’s procurement processes to achieve GHG emissions reductions.
• Read our Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) Report to learn more about our approach to building a sustainable future.

Significant progress so far includes the installation of 340 solar panels on the roof of our Johannesburg office. These panels are saving approximately 319 tons of CO2 emissions annually, which is equivalent to planting 12,281 trees.

In 2025, our lawyers provided over 13,220 hours of pro bono legal support. Through over 190 pro bono matters we helped clients who required legal advice across a wide range of areas. We provided access to justice through pro bono workshops and helpdesks and assisted clients in matters ranging from refugee, housing, and gender-based violence matters in South Africa, to defending language rights and protecting biodiversity in Quebec, and supporting Indigenous Peoples and their communities.

Fasken has been recognized in Canadian Lawyer’s 5-Star Pro Bono Firms 2024 report, highlighting the Firm’s dedication to bettering our communities through pro bono services. We are proud of the commitment of our lawyers to pro bono legal services. This recognition is a reflection of their efforts and the positive impact in our communities.

We know meaningful change takes work, so we are committed to empowering all voices and fostering equity, diversity and inclusion with intentional action, constant learning and authentic engagement.

Reconciliation requires us to learn more about our collective history, understand how that history continues to affect the present, and apply what we learn to our own language, conduct and actions. Our reconciliation plan focuses on key goals, takes meaningful actions towards truth and reconciliation and is a response to the call to action to corporate Canada. We are a proud supporter of the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business (CCIB), an organization dedicated to fostering relationships between Indigenous entrepreneurs and Canada’s institutional enterprises to cultivate shared prosperity and help keep Indigenous businesses at the forefront of the Canadian economy.

We are deeply committed to engaging with and strengthening our communities by investing our time, expertise, and resources. We actively support community-led initiatives, with many of our members directly involved in these efforts. We continue our long-standing partnership with the Canadian Paralympic Committee, helping ensure that Canadians with disabilities have access to essential adaptive sports equipment, Paralympic sport programs, specialized coaching, and competitive training opportunities. Additionally, we contributed to both local and international relief efforts and participated in the annual United Way workplace campaign. Our collective charitable donations for 2025 totalled almost $621,000, reflecting our ongoing dedication to making a meaningful impact.

The urgency of climate change and pivotal social matters have caused major regulatory shifts and structural transformations in markets. In this rapidly evolving landscape, our firm remains committed to deliver first-rate strategic counsel to our clients, helping them navigate complex Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) matters.

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We became a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) in 2024, affirming our commitment to UNGC’s Ten Principles for responsible business, which encompass human rights, labour, environmental sustainability, and anti-corruption. These principles help guide the Firm’s strategy, culture and day-to-day operations to uphold our responsibility to people and the planet, while also paving the way for long-term business success.