Ashurst

Ashurst, a UK-based firm in the Other services (93) industry, has established significant carbon reduction commitments. The company aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2050, aligning with the Paris Agreement's 1.5 degree pathway through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

For its most recent reporting year, 2025, Ashurst reported total emissions of approximately 45.7 million kg CO2e. This figure comprises Scope 1 emissions of approximately 338,160 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of approximately 963,920 kg CO2e, and substantial Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 44.4 million kg CO2e.

Looking at prior years, Ashurst reported total emissions of approximately 41.6 million kg CO2e in 2024 and approximately 42.3 million kg CO2e in 2023. In 2024, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 736,660 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 2.5 million kg CO2e (location-based). Scope 3 emissions in 2024 were approximately 39.9 million kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services being the largest contributor.

Ashurst has set a long-term target to reduce its absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 90% by FY2050, using FY2023 as the baseline. Furthermore, the company has a near-term commitment to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 42% by FY2030, also from a FY2023 baseline. A specific near-term target also exists to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from business travel by 42% by FY2030. The firm also aims for 85% of its suppliers, by emissions for purchased goods and services, to have science-based targets by FY2029.