World Environment Day: the JBM publishes its Declaration on Eco-Responsibility

On this World Environment Day, the Young Bar of Montreal (JBM) is issuing its Declaration on Eco-Responsibility of the Young Bar of Montreal (the "Declaration") to promote eco-responsible practices and pursue the adoption of behaviours aimed at reducing negative impacts on the environment and increasing positive social and economic spin-offs.coresponsible practices and pursue the adoption of behaviours aimed at reducing negative environmental impacts and increasing positive social and economic spin-offs.

The JBM recognizes the state of climate emergency unanimously declared by the Quebec National Assembly, and the importance of ecoresponsibility in the fight against climate change.

With this Declaration, the JBM adopts a series of commitments in line with objectives 12 and 13 of the United Nations Sustainable Development Program: raising awareness of the importance of ecoresponsible practices, encouraging responsible sourcing, reducing the production of food waste and single-use goods, and promoting the circular economy and sustainable mobility. Recognizing the need for immediate action, JBM is committed to rapidly adopting an action plan to implement its commitments.

The JBM encourages its members, volunteers, partners, sponsors and the legal community to get involved and collaborate in the realization of the Declaration's commitments, as well as the implementation of this action plan.

For more information, we invite you to consult the Young Bar of Montreal's Declaration on Eco-Responsibility.

The Young Bar of Montreal

Founded in 1898, the JBM brings together over 5,000 members of the Montreal Bar who have been practicing for ten years or less. These young lawyers work in all areas of the law, making their mark professionally. They are the next generation of lawyers, both nationally and internationally. They form an influential group, involved in the community and destined to become leaders in all spheres of society. When it comes to public affairs, the JBM's mandate is to position itself as a key player in the popularization of current legislation. http://ajbm.qc.ca/

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For further information, please contact

Joannie Tremblay | Communications and Public Relations Coordinator

jtremblay@ajbm.qc.ca | 514 954-6936 | www.ajbm.qc.ca