Stewarts has published its Responsible Business Report 2025/26, highlighting the progress made across diversity and inclusion, sustainability, pro bono work and charitable giving over the past year.
The report demonstrates how responsible business remains central to its firm strategy, with initiatives designed to create positive outcomes for its people, clients and communities.
Commenting on the publication of the report, Managing Partner Stuart Dench said:
“Responsible business continues to be central to our strategy and the way we operate. We recognise that long-term success depends on creating an inclusive, sustainable and ethical business that delivers value for our people, our clients, and the wider communities we serve.”
The report highlights progress across Stewarts’ four responsible business pillars: diversity and inclusion, environmental impact, ethical business practices and social responsibility. Together, these areas help shape how the firm operates, supports its people and communities, and delivers long-term sustainable success.
Responsible Business Report 2025/26
Key highlights include:
- Surpassing £10 million in charitable donations through the Stewarts Foundation since its establishment in 2010.
- Supporting over 260 charities through targeted grant funding and community partnerships.
- Achieving Planet Mark certification for the fifth consecutive year and reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 46.6% year-on-year.
- Continued investment in diversity and inclusion initiatives, including inclusive behaviours training, social mobility programmes and the launch of Stewarts’ PRIDE network.
- Providing free legal support to 574 people through The Legal Service, Stewarts’ specialist pro bono programme.
The report outlines the progress made during 2025/26 and highlights the firm’s ongoing commitment to building an inclusive, sustainable and socially responsible business.
