Ashurst

Ashurst's latest disclosed global carbon emissions for 2024 were approximately 41,647,680 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of 736,660 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (location-based) of 2,495,170 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 39,896,410 kg CO2e. In 2023, the firm's total emissions were approximately 42,345,220 kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of 762,400 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (location-based) of 2,520,030 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 39,127,970 kg CO2e. For 2022, total emissions were 29,860,590 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 17,620 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at 2,681,530 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at 27,160,840 kg CO2e.

Ashurst has demonstrated a strong commitment to climate action, aligning with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C pathway. The firm aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by FY2050.

Key reduction targets include:

• Near-Term Targets (by FY2030, from a FY2023 base year):
  • Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42%.
  • Reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from business travel by 42%.
  • Ensure that 85% of its suppliers, by emissions covering purchased goods and services, have science-based targets by FY2029.
• Long-Term Targets (by FY2050, from a FY2023 base year):
  • Reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 90%.