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Burges Salmon

Burges Salmon LLP, a prominent UK law firm, is headquartered in Bristol, GB, with a strong presence across key operational regions including London and Edinburgh. Established in 1833, the firm has built a solid reputation in the legal industry, specialising in sectors such as real estate, energy, and infrastructure. Burges Salmon is renowned for its comprehensive range of services, including corporate law, dispute resolution, and regulatory advice, distinguished by a client-centric approach and deep sector knowledge. The firm has achieved notable recognition for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, positioning itself as a leader in the legal market. With a history of significant milestones, Burges Salmon continues to deliver exceptional legal solutions tailored to the evolving needs of its diverse clientele.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Burges Salmon's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

30

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Other Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Benchmark

Burges Salmon's score of 30 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Burges Salmon's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Burges Salmon reported total carbon emissions of approximately 873,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 172,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 503,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 701,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Notably, the company has made significant strides in reducing its carbon footprint, achieving a substantial decrease from 9,609,000 kg CO2e in 2021 and 8,069,000 kg CO2e in 2020. Burges Salmon has committed to ambitious climate targets, aiming for a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This commitment also extends to Scope 3 emissions, which encompass indirect emissions from sources such as business travel and employee commuting. The targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support the global effort to limit warming to 1.5°C. Overall, Burges Salmon's proactive approach to managing its carbon emissions reflects a strong commitment to sustainability and climate responsibility within the professional services sector in Great Britain.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Burges Salmon's primary industry is Other services (93), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Burges Salmon is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Burges Salmon is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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