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Dla Piper

DLA Piper, a leading global law firm, is headquartered in the United Kingdom and operates across major regions including Europe, the Americas, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. Founded in 2005 through the merger of several prominent firms, DLA Piper has rapidly established itself as a key player in the legal industry, specialising in areas such as corporate law, litigation, real estate, and intellectual property. The firm is renowned for its innovative approach to legal services, offering a comprehensive suite of solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs of its clients. DLA Piper's commitment to excellence and its extensive international network position it as a trusted advisor for businesses navigating complex legal landscapes. With numerous accolades and a strong market presence, DLA Piper continues to shape the future of legal practice on a global scale.

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61

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

Dla Piper's score of 61 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Dla Piper's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, DLA Piper reported total carbon emissions of approximately 78,091,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 1,404,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 2,327,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based), and 74,507,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Notably, the firm has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% reduction in emissions by 2030, based on a 2019/20 baseline, and achieving net zero carbon emissions across all three scopes by 2040. In 2022, DLA Piper's total emissions were approximately 73,855,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 1,866,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at 1,965,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions at 69,804,000 kg CO2e. This reflects a significant reduction from 2021, where total emissions were about 88,181,000 kg CO2e. The firm has disclosed emissions across all three scopes, demonstrating transparency in its sustainability efforts. DLA Piper's commitment to science-based targets underscores its proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint.

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Scope 1
1,204,000
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Scope 2
3,929,000
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Scope 3
129,421,000
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00,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Dla Piper'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 Dla Piper is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Dla Piper is not participating in any 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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