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Clayton Utz

Clayton Utz, a leading Australian law firm, is headquartered in Sydney, with major offices in Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Canberra. Established in 1833, the firm has a rich history and has evolved into a prominent player in the legal industry, offering a comprehensive range of services across various sectors, including corporate law, dispute resolution, and real estate. Renowned for its client-centric approach, Clayton Utz provides tailored legal solutions that address complex challenges faced by businesses and government entities. The firm’s commitment to innovation and excellence has earned it a strong market position, consistently ranking among the top law firms in Australia. With a focus on integrity and collaboration, Clayton Utz continues to set benchmarks in legal practice, making it a trusted partner for clients seeking expert legal guidance.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Clayton Utz'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.

7

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business 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.

9

Industry Benchmark

Clayton Utz's score of 7 is higher than 78% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Clayton Utz's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Clayton Utz reported total carbon emissions of approximately 9,758,800 kg CO2e. This figure includes 48,400 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 292,700 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 9,417,700 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which primarily encompass purchased goods and services. Over the years, Clayton Utz has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. From 2022 to 2023, the firm experienced an increase in total emissions, rising from about 8,467,000 kg CO2e to 9,758,800 kg CO2e. However, when looking at the broader trend, emissions have decreased from approximately 16,235,200 kg CO2e in 2016 to the latest figure, indicating a long-term reduction strategy. Despite the lack of specific reduction targets or initiatives disclosed, the firm’s ongoing efforts to monitor and report emissions reflect a commitment to addressing climate change. Clayton Utz's emissions data highlights the importance of transparency in corporate climate commitments, particularly in the legal sector in Australia.

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Scope 1
6,800
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Scope 2
2,863,300
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Scope 3
13,365,800
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0,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Clayton Utz's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very 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. Clayton Utz is headquartered in AU, which has a rank of very high, indicating very high grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Clayton Utz is not committed to any 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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