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Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, commonly known as Freshfields, is a leading international law firm headquartered in London, GB. Established in 1743, it has evolved into a prominent player in the legal industry, with a strong presence across Europe, Asia, and North America. The firm specialises in various sectors, including corporate law, dispute resolution, and regulatory matters, offering a comprehensive range of services that cater to multinational corporations and financial institutions. Freshfields is renowned for its innovative approach to complex legal challenges, making it a trusted advisor in high-stakes transactions and litigation. With a legacy of excellence, Freshfields has achieved numerous accolades, solidifying its position as one of the top law firms globally. Its commitment to client service and legal expertise continues to set it apart in a competitive market.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer'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.

24

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Other 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

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer's score of 24 is higher than 85% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer reported total carbon emissions of approximately 15,225,070 kg CO2e. This includes 583,250 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 2,334,020 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 40,083,290 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Notably, the Scope 3 emissions are primarily driven by business travel, which accounted for about 16,097,000 kg CO2e. Freshfields has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 55.3% by FY2027, using FY2019 as the baseline. Additionally, the firm plans to increase its sourcing of renewable electricity from 42.6% in FY2019 to 100% by FY2030. For Scope 3 emissions, Freshfields targets a 30% reduction in emissions from fuel and energy-related activities and a 35% reduction in emissions from business travel, both by FY2027. Furthermore, the firm commits to ensuring that 62.3% of its suppliers, based on emissions from purchased goods and services, will have science-based targets by FY2027. These initiatives align with industry standards for climate action and demonstrate Freshfields' commitment to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer's primary industry is Other services (93), which is 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. Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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