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Allen And Overy

Allen & Overy LLP, a leading international law firm, is headquartered in London, GB. Established in 1930, the firm has grown to become a prominent player in the legal industry, with a strong presence across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Specialising in areas such as corporate law, banking, and finance, Allen & Overy is renowned for its innovative approach to complex legal challenges. The firm’s commitment to excellence is reflected in its core services, which include mergers and acquisitions, dispute resolution, and regulatory advice. With a reputation for delivering high-quality legal solutions, Allen & Overy has achieved numerous accolades, solidifying its position as a top-tier law firm globally. Its dedication to client service and industry expertise sets it apart in a competitive market.

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51

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

25

Industry Benchmark

Allen And Overy's score of 51 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Allen And Overy's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Allen & Overy reported a total carbon emissions figure of approximately 201,040,000 kg CO2e globally, with specific emissions breakdowns including 2,095,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2,930,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based). The firm also disclosed Scope 3 emissions, which included significant contributions from purchased goods and services (approximately 162,892,000 kg CO2e) and business travel (about 10,589,000 kg CO2e). The firm has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This target aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflects a commitment to achieving substantial reductions in emissions across all scopes. In 2022, Allen & Overy's total emissions were approximately 201,040,000 kg CO2e, down from about 222,540,000 kg CO2e in 2019, indicating progress towards their reduction goals. The firm is actively working towards its long-term objective of net-zero emissions by 2050, demonstrating a proactive approach to addressing climate change within the professional services sector.

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Scope 1
2,179,000
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Scope 2
4,932,000
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0,000,000
Scope 3
215,429,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Allen And Overy's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Allen And Overy is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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