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In December world leaders and climate change experts gathered in Copenhagen to try and agree a fair and comprehensive international climate change deal. To mark the event, we invite you to watch the LSA Symposium webinar to find out more about this groundbreaking sector collaboration and key climate change trends in the legal sector.

The second annual Legal Sector Alliance Climate Change Symposium on Wednesday 2 December will showcase the benefits and successes of corporate collaboration on climate change.

In the days leading up to the crucial UN negotiations in Copenhagen in early December, this symposium offers an unparalleled opportunity to hear from climate change experts from to discuss the challenge surrounding global emission reduction targets.

The Legal Sector Alliance is hosting a series of regional events throughout October 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.

Expert comment by William Richardson and Charlie Curtis, Green Element

Seven of the top 20 UK law firms already have a formal accredited environmental management system (EMS) such as ISO 14001.

The Legal Sector Alliance is calling on G20 nations to implement more effective legislation to support the commitments they make to tackling climate change.

The call comes ahead of the G20 Pittsburgh Summit on 24 September and the end-of-year Copenhagen Summit where leaders from across the world will meet for the United Nations Climate Change Conference to thrash out a global deal on carbon emissions.

The Law Society Excellence Awards has a new category for 2009 - the Legal Sector Alliance Award for Environmental Responsibility. All LSA members are encouraged to enter as the award will provide high-profile recognition for the best-practice environmental initiatives carried out by their firms.

The need to reduce carbon emissions in the procurement process has prompted the Legal Sector Alliance to develop a sustainable procurement guide for law firms.

Expert comment by Ben Wielgus, KPMG

From April 2010 the Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) will impact 5,000 UK private and public sector organisations. Those who prepare early have the opportunity to gain competitive advantage in terms of managing cost and reputational impact, as well as having greater confidence in their purchase of carbon allowances and reducing associated risks.

The Legal Sector Alliance is today celebrating the signing of its 100th member.

Expert comment by Vanessa Havard-Williams, Linklaters

Recent years have seen policy makers and business become more proactive in taking action to contain and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.