DTM Legal Partners with Carbon Happy World to Strengthen ESG Commitment in Liverpool City Region

January 2024

DTM Legal, a leading Liverpool and Chester based law firm committed to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, is proud to announce its strategic partnership with Carbon Happy World, a renowned sustainability consultancy specialising in addressing the climate crisis through comprehensive greenhouse gas emissions management.

Both companies, who are ESG champions in the Liverpool City Region (LCR), have joined forces to enhance DTM Legal’s efforts in monitoring and reducing its carbon footprint. Carbon Happy World will provide the necessary tools and expertise to empower DTM Legal in developing and implementing effective strategies to mitigate its environmental impact and work towards achieving net-zero accreditation.

Gary Adlen, CEO of Carbon Happy World, stated, “We have seen how DTM Legal has led the debate on corporate sustainability over the past 12 months; their belief in making the region a leader in best practice in ESG thinking is backed up by their commitment to embrace change within the company. We are delighted to be working with a committed and enthusiastic team.”

DTM Legal has been at the forefront of championing ESG policy, making it a central goal to contribute meaningfully to the community whilst implementing effective ESG policies for its clients. The law firm has organised two successful ESG events in Liverpool during 2023, attracting over 200 members of the local business community. The events aimed to increase awareness of the benefits of ESG policies for businesses of all sizes.

The “Business Not as Usual” event, hosted by DTM Legal and MHA Moore and Smalley, highlighted the opportunity for Liverpool to lead in ESG policy. Attendees, including business leaders from the region, demonstrated their commitment to ESG excellence, going beyond government requirements for ESG policy to strive for industry-leading sustainable practices and ethical considerations.

Commenting on the partnership, Richard Harris, Partner at DTM Legal said, “We are thrilled to collaborate with Carbon Happy World to strengthen our commitment to ESG principles. This partnership underscores our dedication to accurately monitor and be accountable for our environmental impact. We hope to inspire other businesses to embrace the opportunity to consider their lasting impact on the environment.”

DTM Legal and Carbon Happy World’s partnership exemplifies the growing influence of the ESG community in the Liverpool City Region, setting the stage for increased collaboration and positive environmental outcomes.