Why Law Firms Should Apply to be B Corps
Environmental, social, and governance considerations are increasingly important for law firms.
By Tracy Lacey-Smith, 17 October 2025. More law firms are considering environmental and social responsibility, but few take the next step into B Corp certification.
Only 36 UK law firms, including SA Law, are certified out of 3,467 companies. Certified B Corps meet high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.
Certified B Corps are legally required to consider the impact of their decisions on workers, clients, suppliers, community, and the environment, rather than focusing solely on profit.
The reason for the low number of certified law firms is unclear.
Author's summary: Law firms rarely apply for B Corp certification despite its benefits.