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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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Allen And Overy'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.

22

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.

9

Industry Benchmark

Allen And Overy's score of 22 is higher than 88% 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 a total carbon emissions of approximately 1,493,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 149,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and minimal emissions from Scope 3, specifically 6,000 kg CO2e from business travel. This follows a trend of emissions reduction from previous years, with total emissions recorded at about 201,040,000 kg CO2e in 2022 and 182,830,000 kg CO2e in 2021. The firm has set ambitious targets to reduce its absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This commitment encompasses all scopes of emissions (Scope 1, 2, and 3), aligning with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure that their reduction efforts are consistent with the global goal of limiting warming to 1.5°C. In summary, Allen & Overy is actively working towards significant emissions reductions, with a clear target of halving their carbon footprint by 2030, demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainability and climate action 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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Scope 3
215,429,000
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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. Allen And Overy is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Allen And Overy is committed to some 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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