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Baker McKenzie, a leading global law firm, is headquartered in the United States and operates across major regions including Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America. Founded in 1949, the firm has established itself within the Other Business Services sector, specifically focusing on legal services, tax, and compliance.
Renowned for its innovative approach, Baker McKenzie offers a unique blend of local expertise and global reach, enabling clients to navigate complex legal landscapes effectively. The firm has achieved significant milestones, including being consistently ranked among the top law firms worldwide, reflecting its strong market position and commitment to excellence. With a diverse portfolio of services tailored to meet the needs of multinational corporations, Baker McKenzie continues to set benchmarks in the legal industry.
48
DitchCarbon score
+12 vs industry average
Baker Mckenzie’s score of 48 is higher than 63% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Very Low
Business Services is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.146
20182025
The Business Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 25% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
202020212022202320242025202620272028
Reported emissions
Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Baker Mckenzie's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Baker McKenzie reported total carbon emissions of approximately 103,357,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes about 341,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 7,994,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 95,021,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions.
Baker McKenzie has set several ambitious climate commitments. The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has approved their near-term science-based emissions reduction targets. The company commits to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 53.3% by 2030, using a 2019 base year. Additionally, they aim to reduce absolute Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 27.5% within the same timeframe.
Furthermore, Baker McKenzie publicly committed in 2019 to reduce carbon emissions from their energy consumption (Scope 1 and 2 emissions) by 92% by 2030, against a 2018 baseline. The company also has long-term goals to achieve net-zero carbon emissions for Scope 1 and 2 by 2040 and by 2050.
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Baker Mckenzie’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2030
53.3% reduction in Scope 1
Baker McKenzie commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 53.3% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.
Insufficient data53.3%
2030
53.3% reduction in Scope 2
Baker McKenzie commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 53.3% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.
Insufficient data53.3%
2030
27.5% reduction in scope 3 total
Baker McKenzie also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 27.5% within the same timeframe.
Insufficient data27.5%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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