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Clifford Chance, officially known as Clifford Chance LLP, is a leading global law firm headquartered in London, United Kingdom. Renowned within the "All Other Legal Services" industry, the firm provides comprehensive legal advice across a wide range of practice areas, including corporate, finance, dispute resolution, and regulatory law. Since its founding in 1987 through the merger of several prominent firms, Clifford Chance has established a strong international presence, with major offices across Europe, Asia, the Americas, and the Middle East.
The firm is distinguished by its commitment to delivering innovative legal solutions tailored to complex client needs, serving a diverse client base that includes multinational corporations, financial institutions, and governments. Recognised for its market leadership and extensive expertise, Clifford Chance continues to set benchmarks in the legal sector, maintaining a reputation for excellence and strategic insight in a competitive global landscape.
84
DitchCarbon score
+31 vs industry average
Clifford Chance’s score of 84 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Very Low
All Other Legal Services is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.109
20182025
The All Other Legal Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 42% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
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Reported emissions
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Clifford Chance's reported carbon emissions
Clifford Chance, a leading firm in the "All Other Legal Services" industry based in the UK, is committed to significant greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions.
Emissions Performance:
- In 2025, the firm reported total GHG emissions of approximately 62.86 million kg CO2e. This comprised about 998,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, approximately 2.99 million kg CO2e from Scope 2, and roughly 58.87 million kg CO2e from Scope 3.
- For 2024, total emissions were approximately 56.03 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 785,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at around 3.27 million kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 at approximately 51.98 million kg CO2e.
- In 2023, total emissions were approximately 98.85 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 739,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at approximately 3.15 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 94.9
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Clifford Chance’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
9 goals2030
47% reduction in scope 3 total
Clifford Chance LLP also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 47% within the same timeframe.
On track47%
2050
Clifford Chance LLP commits to reach net-zero greenhouse gas…
Clifford Chance LLP commits to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by FY2050.
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2050
Clifford Chance LLP also commits to reduce absolute scope 3…
Clifford Chance LLP also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 47% within the same timeframe.
On track0%
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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The Climate Pledge
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