emission statementClimate change has grown from being an occasional scare story to one of the most serious issues facing society today. All three major UK political parties now consider tackling climate change a priority – and are prepared to use ‘green’ taxes to do so – telling us it is now part of the political mainstream.

So with business leaders and individuals under pressure to reduce their environmental impact, what can the legal profession do to keep up with a world where being ‘green’ is as important as ‘lean and mean’?