DWF

Discover how DWF, a global provider of integrated legal and business services, is delivering on its commitment to reach science-aligned net zero targets by 2045 through an innovative UK forestry project in partnership with Climate Impact Partners.

At a Glance

The Ambition

With an ambitious net zero pathway, DWF has committed to reduce emissions by 90% by 2045, with the residual 10% balanced through verified carbon removals. This clear pathway reflects DWF’s integrity and leadership in taking meaningful, measurable climate action.

“Our Pathway to Net Zero represents our commitment to meaningful and measurable climate action. The DWF Forest is a long-term investment in environmental stewardship, going beyond carbon removal to actively restore nature and biodiversity.” Sir Nigel Knowles, CEO, DWF

Hear from the DWF team on why climate action is an integral part of their firm’s operations:

The Action

Partnering with Climate Impact Partners, DWF is exclusively supporting Broadmeadows, the ‘DWF Forest’, in the Scottish Borders. This project covers 225 hectares of land, transitioning from sheep grazing to a thriving mixed woodland of conifers and native broadleaves. Over half a million trees have been planted since 2018.

The project operates under the UK Woodland Carbon Code, ensuring robust measurement and verification of carbon removals. Designed with extensive biodiversity surveys and local community input, the DWF Forest also features accessible pathways for community benefit.

Hear from the Climate Impact Partners team on why partnerships like this creates long term, sustainable success for projects like Broadmeadows: 

The Impact

Delivering Real Impact Beyond Carbon

• Science-aligned net zero by 2045 - 90% emissions reduction, 10% removals
• Empowering DWF employees to take pride in the tangible and lasting impact this sustainability project delivers
• 500,000+ trees planted on 225 hectares
• Biodiversity restoration and habitat protection
• Community access through free, well-used pathways

“For me, this forest is not just about planting trees - it’s about nurturing a modern, diverse farm for the future while staying rooted in the local community I care deeply about.” Alec Telfer, Landowner, Broadmeadows

Hear more from Alec and his daughter, Kirsty, who will be running the farm in the future, about what climate action looks like on the ground - and across generations:

Bringing It All Together

In the powerful 5-minute case study video below, hear from DWF, Climate Impact Partners, and the landowners of Broadmeadows Estate as they share how their partnership is making a measurable difference with the DWF Forest.

• Discover how channeling carbon finance into high-integrity, community-driven projects like Broadmeadows is a critical part of corporate net zero strategies.
• Learn why forward-thinking businesses are moving into long-term impact.
• See the real-world outcomes of nature restoration, carbon removal, and intergenerational land stewardship.

This is climate action done right: collaborative, credible, and lasting.