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Adams & Adams

Adams & Adams, a leading intellectual property law firm, is headquartered in South Africa (ZA) and has established a strong presence across the African continent. Founded in 1908, the firm has evolved into a key player in the legal industry, specialising in intellectual property, commercial law, and dispute resolution. With a diverse portfolio of services, Adams & Adams offers unique solutions in trademark registration, patent prosecution, and copyright protection, ensuring clients receive tailored legal support. The firm is renowned for its commitment to innovation and excellence, positioning itself as a trusted advisor for businesses navigating complex legal landscapes. Notable achievements include recognition as a top-tier firm in various legal directories, reflecting its market leadership and dedication to client success. Adams & Adams continues to set benchmarks in the industry, making it a preferred choice for clients seeking comprehensive legal expertise in Africa.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Adams & Adams's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

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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.

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Industry Benchmark

Adams & Adams's score of 0 is lower than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Adams & Adams's reported carbon emissions

Adams & Adams reported a total carbon emissions figure of approximately 2,971,000 kg CO2e in 2016, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 42,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 2,571,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 357,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This marked a slight increase from 2015, where total emissions were about 2,960,000 kg CO2e, comprising 18,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 2,587,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 355,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. The company has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint, nor have they committed to any climate pledges. This lack of defined climate commitments may reflect a broader industry context where many organisations are still developing comprehensive strategies to address carbon emissions and climate change.

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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Adams & Adams'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. Adams & Adams is headquartered in ZA, which has a rank of very high, indicating very high grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Adams & Adams is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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