DLA Piper International LLP

DLA Piper International LLP, a UK-headquartered firm in All Other Legal Services, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 57,323,000 kg CO2e in 2025. This includes Scope 1 emissions of 850,000 kg CO2e, market-based Scope 2 emissions of 1,920,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 54,553,000 kg CO2e. Key categories within Scope 3 were purchased goods and services (21,615,000 kg CO2e), business travel (14,728,000 kg CO2e), and capital goods (10,545,000 kg CO2e).

Looking back, the company's total emissions were about 51,714,000 kg CO2e in 2024, consisting of 1,161,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 2,179,000 kg CO2e for market-based Scope 2, and 48,374,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. In 2020, total emissions stood at approximately 88,108,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 1,188,000 kg CO2e, market-based Scope 2 at 5,133,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 81,787,000 kg CO2e. For the years 2021, 2022, and 2023, DLA Piper International LLP disclosed some Scope 3 emissions, specifically for business travel, and also reported market-based Scope 1 and 2 emissions, but full Scope 1, 2, and 3 breakdowns are not available for these years.

DLA Piper International LLP has robust climate commitments, with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validated targets. The firm aims to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by FY2030 from a FY2019 base year. Furthermore, DLA Piper International LLP has committed to a long-term Net Zero target, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 90% by FY2040 from a FY2019 base year, with remaining residual emissions to be neutralised through carbon removal. These targets demonstrate a clear pathway towards decarbonisation across their entire value chain.