Ashurst
Ashurst LLP, a leading international law firm, is headquartered in Great Britain and operates across major regions including Europe, Asia-Pacific, and North America. Founded in 1822, Ashurst has established itself as a key player in the legal industry, specialising in sectors such as banking and finance, corporate law, and real estate. The firm is renowned for its comprehensive range of services, including mergers and acquisitions, dispute resolution, and regulatory advice, which are distinguished by their client-centric approach and deep industry knowledge. Ashurst's commitment to innovation and excellence has earned it a prominent market position, with notable achievements in various legal rankings and awards. With a strong focus on delivering tailored solutions, Ashurst continues to support clients in navigating complex legal landscapes, making it a trusted partner for businesses worldwide.
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Ashurst's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Ashurst reported total carbon emissions of approximately 41,647,680 kg CO2e, a slight decrease from about 42,345,220 kg CO2e in 2023. The emissions breakdown for 2024 includes 736,660 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 2,495,170 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 39,896,410 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Notably, Scope 3 emissions are primarily driven by purchased goods and services (19,196,020 kg CO2e) and business travel (7,814,560 kg CO2e). Ashurst has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by the financial year 2030, using 2023 as the baseline. Additionally, they plan to achieve a 90% reduction in absolute emissions across all scopes by 2050. This long-term target aligns with their commitment to reach net-zero emissions by 2050, as part of their strategy to comply with the Paris Agreement's 1.5-degree pathway. The company also aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions from business travel by 42% within the same timeframe and has committed that 85% of its suppliers covering purchased goods and services will have science-based targets by 2029. These targets are part of Ashurst's broader sustainability strategy and are consistent with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) guidelines.
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| 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 17,620 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 2,681,530 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 27,160,840 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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