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COVINGTON & BURLING

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.

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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 80% 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 LLP, headquartered in the United States, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for recent years. However, the firm has made significant commitments towards climate action. Covington & Burling is committed to near-term reduction targets, although specific numerical targets have not been disclosed. The firm has not yet committed to a net-zero target or established long-term reduction goals. Their commitment status indicates a proactive approach to addressing climate change within the professional services sector. As of October 2024, Covington & Burling is actively engaged in initiatives aimed at reducing their carbon footprint, reflecting a growing trend among corporations to enhance sustainability practices. While specific emissions figures are not provided, the firm's commitment to climate action aligns with industry standards and expectations for corporate responsibility in mitigating climate change impacts.

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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. This request for COVINGTON & BURLING is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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COVINGTON & BURLING is participating in some of the initiatives that 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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