Climate and environmental work at Simonsen Vogt Wiig

Advokatfirmaet Simonsen Vogt Wiig welcomes input on climate and environmental work.

Advokatfirmaet Simonsen Vogt Wiig AS aims to contribute to a more sustainable society and therefore takes responsibility for our environmental impact. An important part of our efforts is being certified as an Eco-Lighthouse (Miljøfyrtårn). This means that we have established an environmental management system that guides our climate and environmental work and helps us with continuous improvement. The certification also includes specific requirements to be met within the areas of work health and safety, waste/reuse, energy, procurement, and transportation. Every year, we report figures for our activities which results in a carbon footprint, as well as results and statistics. This information provides a good overview of progress and improvement potential, and is made available to the general public.

Part of the Eco-Lighthouse certification addresses the interaction between companies and society. Therefore, customers, partners and other stakeholders are therefore invited to provide input on how the climate and environmental impact of our goods / services can be improved. The input gives us useful insight on what needs and expectations you have for Advokatfirmaet Simonsen Vogt Wiig AS in the years ahead.

Advokatfirmaet Simonsen Vogt Wiig AS takes responsibility in the environmental field. We conduct our business with the lowest possible environmental impact. In general, it is the climate, environment and working environment policy(-ies) that guide the work.

We take environmental considerations into account in our operations

  • We ask our suppliers for confirmation of compliance with the Transparency Act
  • We demand eco-labelled products, goods and services with the lowest possible environmental impact
  • We seek suppliers with an environmental certification
  • We focus on reuse
  • We implement measures to reduce paper consumption
  • We recycle our waste
  • We use as little energy as possible
  • We encourage environmentally friendly travel for work purposes
  • We ensure a good indoor climate and work environment for all employees
  • We purchase climate credits annualy
  • We control the environmental policy when selecting suppliers
  • We have electric vehicle charging stations in the garage
  • We dispose of two company bicycles

The environmental policy is followed up with specific objectives and the following measures:

  • Update procurement guidelines and further use of environmentally friendly products
  • Reuse of PC/computer equipment for new hires etc.
  • Reuse of office furniture for new hires
  • Continue to encourage meetings on Teams instead of physical meetings
  • Continue to be at the forefront of digitizing working methods in collaboration with the other SVW offices
  • Encourage all employees to be environmentally friendly when it comes to means of transportation, driving electric cars, using public transport, bicycles etc.

 

Read our report here (Norwegian)

 

If you have input on how the climate and environmental impact of goods/services can be improved at Advokatfirmaet Simonsen Vogt Wiig, please send your suggestions to post@svw.no

We look forward to working together to create a more sustainable society.