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As a responsible member of the global community, the Firm has made a commitment to adopting and implementing environmentally sound policies.  In order to further the Firm's efforts to do the most it can to proactively address "green" issues, the Firm's Associates Committee has established a Green Committee consisting of partner and associate representatives to actively explore environmentally friendly initiatives and study the effectiveness of the Firm's existing policies.

Various "green" initiatives are currently being evaluated and several have already been implemented, such as eliminating the use of Styrofoam™ cups and containers; stocking only writing pads and printer paper made of recycled paper products; modifying existing printers to enable double sided printing; upgrading existing procedures to facilitate recycling; using environmentally sensitive cleaning products; adopting paperless/electronic pay stubs, adding hybrid vehicles to the Firm's car service; using recycled plastic bins rather than one-use-only cardboard boxes for internal moves; re-using previously returned supplies when possible; and communicating Firm-wide with all personnel to encourage conservation and reduced energy consumption. 

Additionally, Simpson Thacher has dedicated pro bono time to helping the environment.  The Firm has represented Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), one of the nation's leading environmental action organizations, on a pro bono basis in litigation, corporate and other matters since the organization’s founding in 1970. The Firm hosted a presentation for its clients and employees by Peter Lehner, Executive Director of NRDC, and Richard Duke, Director of NRDC’s Center for Market Innovation, on the report by leading consulting firm McKinsey & Company entitled “Reducing U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions: How Much at What Cost?” The report, which was co-sponsored by NRDC, is considered the definitive analysis on the relative economics of different approaches to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and finds that U.S. technology and innovation can be leveraged to achieve substantial reductions in global warming emissions while fueling new economic opportunities. For more on the program, click here.  To download the report, please click here.

For more on the Firm's Green Initiatives, please click here.