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Expert comment by Thomas Stokell, Challenge for Change.

You might have already run tried and tested measures such as improving cycle parking, operating the Cycle to Work scheme, or running simple promotions such as cyclists’ breakfasts. However, chances are that with the right behaviour change intervention, many more of your staff could be persuaded to try cycling, delivering significant benefits for them and for your business.

Expert comment by Jane Burston, Carbon Retirement

New Energy Finance’s report, The business case for carbon offsetting – an independent analysis, revealed that improved corporate reputation is perceived as the most significant benefit of offsetting.

Nominations are now open for the 2011 Law Society Excellence Awards. This year the Excellence Awards celebrate their fifth birthday and are shaping up to be the biggest and best yet on 18 October.

The Legal Sector Alliance is hosting a series of regional events in 2011 to showcase the business benefits of taking a proactive approach to climate change, with a focus on key climate impacts and opportunities for law firms.

The LSA is delighted to welcome Norton Rose and Simmons & Simmons as executive members.

The City of London is asking City businesses and employees to help improve local air quality. The smogs in London before Easter served to remind us how bad London’s air can be. Pollution in London is mainly caused by traffic, and the heating and cooling of buildings.

Members of the legal profession came together in Sydney to launch Australia's inaugural sustainability group, The Australian Legal Sector Alliance (AusLSA), with the release of its first sustainability report.

In a co-coordinated move, 44 LSA members have unveiled their individual carbon footprints showing a significant reduction in carbon output.

Expert comment by Amy Wilson, Global Action Plan

It was World Water Day on 22 March, giving us the opportunity to reflect on a resource that we so often take for granted.

The Legal Sector Alliance is celebrating the signing of its 200th member. Hounslow-based law firm Lovell Chohan takes the honour of becoming the 200th member and its membership highlights the inclusive nature of the LSA, which brings together practices of all sizes.