Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP, commonly known as Cleary Gottlieb, is a prestigious international law firm headquartered in New York, US. Founded in 1946, the firm has established a strong presence in major financial centres, including London, Brussels, and Hong Kong, providing comprehensive legal services across various sectors. Specialising in corporate law, antitrust, litigation, and regulatory matters, Cleary Gottlieb is renowned for its expertise in complex cross-border transactions and disputes. The firm’s unique approach combines deep industry knowledge with a commitment to client service, positioning it as a leader in the legal industry. Notable achievements include consistently high rankings in legal directories and recognition for its innovative solutions in challenging legal landscapes.
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Cleary Gottlieb Steen And Hamilton's score of 51 is higher than 74% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,926,000 kg CO2e, comprising 474,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 2,556,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The Scope 1 emissions included 29,000 kg CO2e from mobile combustion, 242,000 kg CO2e from fugitive emissions, and 203,000 kg CO2e from stationary combustion. The firm has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data. Cleary Gottlieb has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2040. The firm has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 75% by 2030, using 2022 as the base year. Additionally, it aims to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 42% within the same timeframe. For the long term, Cleary Gottlieb targets a 95% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2040. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are classified as consistent with the reductions required to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Cleary Gottlieb's commitment reflects its proactive approach to addressing climate change within the professional services sector.
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Scope 1 | 474,000 |
Scope 2 | 2,556,000 |
Scope 3 | - |
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