Freshfields LLP

Freshfields LLP, a firm in the Other Business Services (74) industry headquartered in GB, has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. In 2025, the company reported a total of approximately 53.8 million kg CO2e. This figure was comprised of approximately 556,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 emissions, approximately 6.9 million kg CO2e for Scope 2 emissions (market-based), and approximately 52.5 million kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. Key contributors to their Scope 3 emissions include business travel (approximately 17.8 million kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (approximately 54.5 million kg CO2e).

Freshfields has established several ambitious climate commitments, including a near-term target for a 55% combined reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2027, based on a 2018 baseline. They also aim for 100% renewable electricity supply to all offices by 2030, with a milestone of 80% by 2025. Additional targets include a 30% reduction in other fuel and energy-related emissions and a 35% reduction in business travel emissions by 2027. Furthermore, the firm is working towards having 63% of its suppliers, by emissions, committed to Science-Based Targets (SBTs) by 2027.

The company has also committed to long-term goals, including a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2050. Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) data indicates that Freshfields LLP has set near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 55.3% by FY2027 from a FY2019 base year. They also have long-term SBTi targets for a 95% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by FY2050, with a net-zero commitment across the value chain by FY2050. Some SBTi targets are reported as having an 83% reduction for Scope 1 and 2 by FY2030, and a 42.6% reduction in Scope 3 by FY2030, indicating evolving target setting.