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Davis Polk Sustainability Profile

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Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, commonly known as Davis Polk, is a prestigious law firm headquartered in New York, US, with significant operations in major financial centres such as London and Hong Kong. Founded in 1849, the firm has established itself as a leader in the legal industry, specialising in corporate law, litigation, and regulatory matters. Davis Polk is renowned for its exceptional services in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, and litigation, offering clients a unique blend of deep industry knowledge and innovative legal solutions. The firm’s commitment to excellence has earned it a prominent position in the market, consistently ranking among the top law firms globally. With a rich history of key milestones, including landmark cases and high-profile transactions, Davis Polk continues to set the standard for legal practice in an ever-evolving landscape.

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How does Davis Polk'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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Davis Polk's score of 23 is lower than 71% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Davis Polk's reported carbon emissions

Davis Polk currently does not report any carbon emissions data, as there are no available figures for kg CO2e emissions. Additionally, the firm has not established specific reduction targets or climate pledges. Without emissions data or defined commitments, it is challenging to assess their climate impact or initiatives. As a result, Davis Polk's climate strategy remains unclear within the context of industry standards for carbon management and sustainability.

How Carbon Intensive is Davis Polk's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Davis Polk's primary industry is Business Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Davis Polk's Location?

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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 Davis Polk is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Davis Polk's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Davis Polk has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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