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Allen And Overy Sustainability Profile

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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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45

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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.

29

Industry Benchmark

Allen And Overy's score of 45 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 significant carbon emissions from its operations in Great Britain, totalling approximately 1,493,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 emissions and about 149,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 emissions (market-based). Additionally, the firm recorded around 6,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions related to business travel. This data reflects a commitment to transparency in their environmental impact. The firm has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. Allen & Overy aims to achieve a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This target aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and is consistent with the reductions necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Notably, since 2015, Allen & Overy has successfully reduced its emissions per overnight stay from 15 kg CO2e to approximately 3.32 kg CO2e, achieving a remarkable reduction of about 77.87%. This achievement underscores the firm's commitment to sustainability and its proactive approach to mitigating climate change. Overall, Allen & Overy's climate commitments reflect a strategic focus on reducing carbon emissions across all scopes, demonstrating leadership in the professional services sector in the UK.

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201920212022
Scope 1
2,179,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
4,932,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
215,429,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Allen And Overy's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Allen And Overy's primary industry is Business Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Allen And Overy's Location?

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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 very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Allen And Overy's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Allen And Overy's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 10% last year and decreased by approximately 9% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 83% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2022
Purchased Goods and Services
83%
Capital Goods
6%
Business Travel
5%
Employee Commuting
3%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Downstream Leased Assets
<1%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%

Allen And Overy's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Allen And Overy has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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

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