Public Profile

COVINGTON & BURLING

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Covington & Burling LLP, commonly referred to as Covington, is a prestigious law firm headquartered in Washington, D.C., with significant operations across the United States and Europe. Founded in 1919, the firm has established itself as a leader in the legal industry, specialising in areas such as regulatory affairs, litigation, and intellectual property. Covington is renowned for its unique approach to complex legal challenges, offering a comprehensive suite of services that includes corporate law, government affairs, and international trade. The firm’s commitment to client success and its deep industry knowledge have earned it a prominent market position, consistently ranking among the top law firms in the nation. With a legacy of notable achievements, Covington continues to shape the legal landscape, providing innovative solutions to a diverse clientele.

DitchCarbon Score

How does COVINGTON & BURLING'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.

23

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.

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Industry Benchmark

COVINGTON & BURLING's score of 23 is lower than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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COVINGTON & BURLING's reported carbon emissions

Covington & Burling, headquartered in the United States, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data for the latest year. However, the firm is committed to reducing its carbon footprint and has established near-term climate targets. While no specific reduction targets or net-zero commitments have been disclosed, Covington & Burling is actively engaged in climate initiatives within the professional services sector. The firm has made a commitment to addressing its emissions, although details on the scope of emissions (Scope 1, 2, or 3) and specific reduction figures are not available. As part of its climate strategy, Covington & Burling is focused on aligning its practices with industry standards and contributing to broader sustainability efforts. In summary, while specific emissions data is lacking, Covington & Burling demonstrates a commitment to climate action through its near-term targets and ongoing initiatives in the professional services sector.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. COVINGTON & BURLING's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. COVINGTON & BURLING is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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COVINGTON & BURLING 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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