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GB
updated 8 days ago

Allen And Overy

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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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42

Industry Average

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25

Industry Benchmark

Allen And Overy's score of 42 is higher than 68% 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 LLP reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,493,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 149,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), with an additional 6,000 kg CO2e attributed to Scope 3 emissions from business travel. This reflects a commitment to transparency in their carbon footprint across all scopes. The firm has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This target encompasses all scopes (1, 2, and 3) and aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which classifies their targets as consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C. In 2022, Allen & Overy's emissions included approximately 1,336,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 230,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and 1,800 kg CO2e for Scope 3 (business travel). The firm has demonstrated a commitment to sustainability through these reduction initiatives, aiming for significant progress in the coming years. Overall, Allen & Overy's climate commitments reflect a proactive approach to addressing climate change, with a clear strategy for reducing emissions and contributing to a sustainable future.

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201920212022
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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