Cahill is committed to advancing environmental sustainability and promoting the health and well-being of our firm community. Through responsible operational practices and a firm-wide focus on wellness, we strive to reduce our environmental impact while fostering a supportive and resilient workplace.
Sustainability
Cahill is committed to environmental sustainability across our offices, and we have implemented a range of initiatives designed to reduce resource consumption and minimize our carbon footprint.
In recent years, the Firm has partnered with a leading global climate and sustainability consultancy firm to better understand and manage our environmental impact.
Cahill also established the Cahill Green and Wellness (CG&W) Committee, which has implemented various programs and policies to benefit our community by decreasing our environmental impact and promoting employee wellness.
Cahill's Sustainability Initiatives
Energy Reduction:
- We modernized our IT infrastructure through server and storage virtualization. Over the past several years, we have virtualized 98% of our server and storage space in our data center, significantly reducing our overall electrical usage.
- We upgraded the majority of our IT servers to more energy-efficient models and continue to do so as new purchases are required.
- Our New York office was designed to incorporate daylight and energy efficient lighting throughout the space. We added sensors and timers to turn off lighting in unoccupied offices, corridors and common areas wherever possible. Energy consumption is automatically reduced during the late evening and weekend hours.
Waste Reduction:
- We implemented a significant paper-reduction initiative, with the goal of digitizing all Firm files. We successfully eliminated tens of thousands of file boxes and reduced our print and copy volume by more than half.
- We have reduced waste in our offices by replacing plastic water bottles with water filter systems, replacing all plastic food service items with biodegradable products and encouraging recycling through employee education and e-waste recycling events.
Wellness
Acknowledging that more can and should be done to improve the health and well-being of the members of our legal community, Cahill continues to pledge support for the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Well-Being Pledge Campaign and its mission to better support the vital role that lawyers play in the proper functioning of society, the economy, and government.
Cahill's Wellness Initiatives
- Our New York office was designed for comfort, featuring adjustable standing desks and ergonomic desk chairs at every workstation. The attorney lounge offers a quiet zone for lawyers to relax with a variety of casual seating options, including massage chairs.
- Our employee benefits include discounted memberships at fitness centers, an Employee Assistance Program that connects Cahill employees with services such as counseling and family caregiving resources, and backup childcare.
- We support physical health and wellness by providing opportunities for associates to engage around shared fitness and nutrition goals, including firm-sponsored activities, participation in team sports, and fitness classes offered through partnerships with local gyms.