One Case, One Tree – Green Revolution by Gautam Law Chamber

1. Vision & Mission

Vision:
To create a greener, cleaner, and healthier planet by linking every legal victory to environmental restoration.

Mission:
For every case handled by Gautam Law Chamber, one tree will be planted, maintained, and tracked to maturity — making legal advocacy a force for both justice and climate action.

2. Core Philosophy

• Justice & Nature Together: Legal systems deliver justice to people; this campaign extends that justice to nature.
  • Measurable Impact: Every case = 1 planted tree = tangible environmental benefit.
  • Public Accountability: Regular updates on plantations and tree survival rates build trust.

3. Strategic Objectives

1. Environmental Impact: Plant & nurture trees across urban and rural areas.
   2. Public Engagement: Turn clients, advocates, and law students into “Green Justice Ambassadors.”
   3. Brand Positioning: Establish Gautam Law Chamber as a socially responsible, eco-conscious legal firm.

4. Campaign Phases

Phase 1 – Launch & Awareness:
– Press conference with Bar Association & media houses.
– Launch posters, banners, and social media handles for the campaign.
– Introduce #OneCaseOneTree as a recognisable hashtag.

Phase 2 – Action & Engagement:
– Tree Planting Drives with clients & community volunteers.
– Distribute Green Justice Certificates to clients.
– Encourage clients to join planting days.

Phase 3 – Tracking & Transparency:
– Digital plantation dashboard with stats and geo-tagged photos.

Phase 4 – Expansion & Partnerships:
– Partner with NGOs, municipal bodies, and environmental agencies.
– Court campus greening projects.
– Collaboration with law schools.

5. Key Branding Elements

• Logo: Tree merged with scales of justice.
  • Color Palette: Dark Green, Earth Brown, Cream.
  • Tagline: ‘Justice in Court, Greenery on Earth’ or ‘Verdicts for People, Roots for the Planet’.

6. Measurable Goals (First 3 Years)

Year 1: 2,500 trees planted, 70%+ survival rate.
Year 2: 5,000 total trees planted, 75%+ survival rate.
Year 3: 10,000 total trees planted, 80%+ survival rate.

7. Communication & Outreach

• Monthly Impact Reports on social media.
  • Quarterly Press Releases with plantation statistics.
  • Annual Green Justice Day: Celebrate milestones, invite media, felicitate contributors.

8. Signature Activities

1. Tree per Case Program.
   2. Green Pledge Signings.
   3. Adopt-a-Tree Scheme.
   4. Court Corridor Campaigns.

9. Long-Term Legacy

Within 10 years, Gautam Law Chamber could be credited with planting 50,000+ trees, offsetting thousands of tons of CO₂, and creating green cover equivalent to several city parks — turning a legal practice into a recognised environmental legacy.

10. Budget & Resource Allocation

Estimated Year 1 Budget:
– Saplings Purchase: ₹150,000 (2,500 saplings @ ₹60 each)
– Plantation & Maintenance: ₹200,000 (labour, watering, fencing)
– Awareness Materials: ₹75,000 (posters, banners, certificates)
– Event Costs: ₹100,000 (launch, plantation drives, Green Justice Day)
– Digital Infrastructure: ₹50,000 (website updates, dashboard)
Total: ₹575,000

Funding Sources:
– Gautam Law Chamber CSR funds
– Client contributions
– NGO & Corporate sponsorships

11. Timeline (Year 1)

Q1: Campaign launch, press release, first plantation drive.
Q2: Digital dashboard live, 1,000 trees planted.
Q3: School & college awareness programs, additional 800 trees.
Q4: Annual Green Justice Day, final 700 trees planted, yearly impact report.

12. Key Stakeholders

• Gautam Law Chamber management & staff.
  • Clients and their families.
  • Local Bar Associations.
  • Environmental NGOs.
  • Municipal & State Government bodies.
  • Law students & volunteers.

13. Risk Management

• Tree Survival Risk: Partner with expert NGOs to ensure >70% survival rate.
  • Funding Gaps: Maintain multiple funding channels.
  • Public Engagement Drop: Regularly release impact stories to keep interest alive.
  • Land Availability Issues: Pre-arrange planting sites with municipal and forest departments.

14. Impact Metrics & Evaluation

• Number of trees planted per case.
  • Tree survival rates after 1 year.
  • Estimated CO₂ absorption annually.
  • Number of clients engaged in plantation drives.
  • Media coverage & social media reach.
  • Community benefits (shade, fruit, biodiversity improvement).