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Garrigues

Garrigues, officially known as Garrigues Abogados y Asesores Tributarios, is a leading law firm headquartered in Portugal. Established in 1941, the firm has expanded its operations across major regions in Europe, Latin America, and Asia, solidifying its presence in the legal industry. Specialising in a wide array of services, including corporate law, tax advisory, and dispute resolution, Garrigues is renowned for its client-centric approach and deep industry expertise. The firm’s commitment to innovation and excellence has earned it a prominent market position, consistently ranking among the top legal service providers in the Iberian Peninsula. With a rich history of key milestones, Garrigues continues to set benchmarks in the legal sector, making it a trusted partner for businesses navigating complex legal landscapes.

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40

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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Garrigues's score of 40 is higher than 67% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Garrigues's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Garrigues reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,191,000 kg CO2e, comprising 73,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 118,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 1,049,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a notable increase in emissions compared to 2022, where total emissions were about 1,009,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 138,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 181,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 690,000 kg CO2e. Over the past few years, Garrigues has seen fluctuations in its emissions. In 2021, total emissions were approximately 608,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 161,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 160,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 287,000 kg CO2e. The data from 2019 and 2018 indicates higher Scope 2 emissions, reaching 1,190,590 kg CO2e and 1,649,040 kg CO2e, respectively, alongside substantial Scope 3 emissions. Despite these figures, Garrigues has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, as indicated by the absence of SBTi reduction targets or documented climate initiatives. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, ensuring that the reported figures are solely from J&A Garrigues, S.L.P. Garrigues continues to monitor its carbon footprint, focusing on transparency in its emissions reporting while exploring potential avenues for future climate commitments.

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Scope 2
1,691,820
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Scope 3
1,843,520
0,000,000
0,000,000
000,000
000,000
0,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Garrigues's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Garrigues is in PT, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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