Bird And Bird

Bird And Bird's reported carbon emissions

Bird & Bird LLP's Carbon Emissions and Climate Commitments: In FY2025, Bird & Bird LLP reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 25.5 million kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of approximately 512,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of approximately 1.75 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 23.2 million kg CO2e. For FY2024, the firm's total emissions were approximately 25.2 million kg CO2e. This comprised Scope 1 emissions of around 576,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of approximately 1.92 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 22.7 million kg CO2e. **Climate Commitments and Targets:** Bird & Bird LLP has set ambitious climate targets, aligning with a 1.5°C pathway and aiming for net-zero emissions across its value chain by FY2040. Key commitments include: * **Net-Zero by FY2040:** A commitment to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the entire value chain by the financial year 2040. * **Scope 1 & 2 Reductions:** * A long-term target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 90% by FY2040, using FY2023 as a base year. * A near-term target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 55% by FY2032, from a FY2023 base year. * **Scope 3 Reductions:** * A long-term commitment to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 90% by FY2040. * A near-term commitment to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 50.4% by FY2032. These targets are verified by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), indicating a robust approach to emissions reduction. The firm is also identified as a member of the Business Ambition for 1.5°C initiative.