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.
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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 (location-based), and 701,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompasses significant contributions from business travel (447,000 kg CO2e) and employee commuting (250,000 kg CO2e). The firm has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This target is aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflects a commitment to achieving reductions consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Additionally, Burges Salmon is also targeting a 50% reduction in its absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. These commitments highlight Burges Salmon's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint, positioning the firm as a responsible player in the professional services sector in the UK.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 254,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 54,000 | 00,000 | - | - | - |
| Scope 3 | 1,499,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
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