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.
How does Cleary Gottlieb Steen And Hamilton'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.
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Cleary Gottlieb Steen And Hamilton's score of 26 is higher than 86% 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 a total of approximately 2,926,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2 emissions and 474,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 emissions. The firm has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2040. For the near term, Cleary Gottlieb has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 75% by 2030, using 2022 as the base year. Additionally, the firm plans to cut absolute Scope 3 emissions by 42% within the same timeframe. Long-term targets include a 95% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2040. The firm’s emissions data from previous years shows a significant increase in emissions, with Scope 1 emissions reaching approximately 11,669,000 kg CO2e in 2019 and Scope 2 emissions peaking at about 6,116,789 kg CO2e in 2020. This highlights the importance of their current reduction initiatives in addressing their carbon footprint. Cleary Gottlieb's commitments align with industry standards and reflect a proactive approach to climate change, demonstrating their dedication to sustainability and responsible business practices.
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Add to project2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 1,292,268,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000 |
Scope 2 | 3,282,800,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 12,900,467,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - |
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Cleary Gottlieb Steen And Hamilton 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.