We explore LK Bennett's approach to ESG in retail, including company culture, supplier networks and packaging.
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Profit and social value aren’t mutually exclusive objectives.
Retail leaders now recognise that their business models must be sustainable — and addressing the ESG agenda should be key to major policy decisions.
This isn’t a ‘tick-box’ exercise. Responsible customers want to see real action from their favourite brands — and will vote with their feet, wallets and voices on social media. Investors follow closely behind, seeking assurances on ethics and sustainability before lending.
As a certified B Corp with extensive ESG credentials, we combine legal expertise with our commitment to bringing about positive and lasting change. We know that many retailers want to work with partners who share their values and whose practices align with the expectations of their clients.
That’s why our retail team contains specialist lawyers with vast experience in helping retailers to improve their sustainability and address any challenges that arise along the journey.
This includes advising on the green aspects of real estate portfolios, implementing new policies and processes, setting up charitable foundations, protecting and exploiting brands, complying with constantly changing environmental regulations and even helping businesses to become B Corps themselves.
We work with many of the UK’s largest retailers and shopping centres and are truly on the frontlines of ESG in retail.
If you want to improve the sustainability of your business — we can help.
Our services
- Brand protection and reputation management (incident response protocols, crisis management, intellectual property audits, registration and management, commercial litigation including defamation proceedings)
- Charitable foundations (how to set up a charity, training for charitable trustees)
- Environmental regulations (legal updates, horizon scanning, legislative updates)
- Influencer management (one-stop-shop for content creators, brands and agencies)
- Real estate operational efficiency (all aspects of property ownership and occupation from planning and design through to development, construction and portfolio management)
- Internal processes and policies (green policies)
Video: How the Trafford Centre’s ESG strategy gives back to the local community
As part of our focus on the retail sector and our ongoing commitment to a more sustainable future, Hannah Fawcett went to The Trafford Centre to find out what ESG really means to one of the UK’s best retail and leisure destinations.
Video: Values, purpose and ethical consumption
We met with consumer behaviour expert Dr Amna Khan at The Trafford Centre to learn more about the key trends shaping the retail sector and driving consumer preferences.
Brabners' charity swish event
Our charity swish event aimed to bring together leaders in sustainability from across the retail sector to raise money for a good cause — The Brabners Foundation.
Video: What it takes to create a sustainable fashion brand
We spoke to Kavita Basi, Founder of fellow B Corp Jardin Living about the journey to creating a sustainable fashion brand.
Video: Worn by Us — fashion resale solutions for consumers and retailers
We spoke to Nicola Gleave, Founder of Worn by Us about the value of pre-loved garments.
Sustainable Business
In 2022, we proudly became the UK’s largest law firm (and the first outside London) to become B Corp certified.
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We channel the energy of our public-spirited people and clients towards improving our local communities.
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