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Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP, commonly referred to as Cleary Gottlieb, is a prominent firm within the "Other business services (74)" industry, headquartered in the United States. Established in 1946, the firm has built a reputation for providing specialised legal and consulting services across various sectors, including finance, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance. Its global presence spans major regions, enabling it to serve a diverse client base with tailored solutions.
Known for its rigorous expertise and innovative approach, Cleary Gottlieb stands out in the legal and business advisory landscape. The firm’s core offerings include complex transactional support, dispute resolution, and strategic consulting, which are distinguished by their depth and industry insight. With a history of notable achievements and a strong market position, Cleary Gottlieb continues to be a trusted partner for organisations seeking high-calibre business services worldwide.
+26 vs industry average
Cleary Gottlieb Steen And Hamilton’s score of 62 is higher than 73% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Business Services is among the least carbon-intensive industries
The Business Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 25% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton, an "Other business services (74)" company headquartered in the US, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 33,656,000 kg CO2e in 2024. This includes Scope 1 emissions of 472,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of 268,000 kg CO2e, and a significant portion from Scope 3 emissions. Key contributors to their 2024 Scope 3 emissions were purchased goods and services at 14,959,000 kg CO2e, business travel at 8,260,000 kg CO2e, and capital goods at 6,344,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, the company's reported emissions included 474,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 255,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based).
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton has set ambitious Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) aligned climate commitments. They aim to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across their value chain by 2040. Their near-term targets include a 75% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030, from a 2022 base year. Additionally, they commit to a 42% absolute reduction in Scope 3 GHG emissions within the same timeframe. For the long term, the company targets a 95% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2040 from a 2022 base year, and a 90% absolute reduction in Scope 3 GHG emissions by 2040.
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95% reduction in Scope 2
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 95% by 2040 from a 2022 base year.
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95% reduction in Scope 1
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 95% by 2040 from a 2022 base year.
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90% reduction in scope 3 total
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG 90% by 2040 from a 2022 base year.
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