Bird & Bird LLP, commonly referred to as Bird & Bird, is a prominent player in the legal services sector, headquartered in the United Kingdom. Established in 1846, the firm has evolved to specialise in all other legal services, with a strong focus on sectors such as technology, media, and telecommunications. With a global presence, Bird & Bird operates in key regions including Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, providing tailored legal solutions that address the unique challenges of its clients.
The firm is renowned for its innovative approach to legal services, offering a comprehensive range of products including corporate law, intellectual property, and dispute resolution. Bird & Bird's commitment to understanding the industries it serves sets it apart, enabling the firm to deliver exceptional value and strategic insights. With numerous accolades and a solid market position, Bird & Bird continues to be a trusted advisor for businesses navigating complex legal landscapes.
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Bird And Bird’s score of 90 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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Industry Intensity
All Other Legal Services is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The All Other Legal Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 42% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
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Bird And Bird's reported carbon emissions
Bird & Bird, a legal services firm headquartered in Great Britain, has established ambitious climate commitments. For the fiscal year 2025, the company reported a total of approximately 25.46 million kg CO2e in emissions. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 0.51 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) totalling approximately 1.75 million kg CO2e, and substantial Scope 3 emissions amounting to nearly 23.19 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions are primarily driven by purchased goods and services (around 10.53 million kg CO2e) and business travel (approximately 6.68 million kg CO2e).
For fiscal year 2024, Bird & Bird's total emissions were approximately 25.19 million kg CO2e. This comprised Scope 1 emissions of about 0.58 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of approximately 1.92 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of nearly 22.69 million kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services and business travel being the largest contributors.
Bird & Bird is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by fiscal year 2040, using a fiscal year 2023 baseline. To support this, they aim to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90% by fiscal year 2040. Additionally, they have set a near-term target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 55% by fiscal year 2032. Furthermore, the firm commits to reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 90% by fiscal year 2040 and by 50.4% by fiscal year 2032.
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Bird And Bird’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
7 goals2032
55% reduction in Scope 1
Bird & Bird LLP commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions by 55.0% by FY2032 from a FY2023 base year.
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55% reduction in Scope 2
Bird & Bird LLP commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions by 55.0% by FY2032 from a FY2023 base year.
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50.4% reduction in scope 3 total
Bird & Bird LLP also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 50.4% within the same timeframe.
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