Herbert Smith Freehills
Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) is a leading global law firm headquartered in London, United Kingdom. Established in 2012 through the merger of Herbert Smith and Freehills, the firm has a strong presence across key regions, including Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Americas. HSF operates primarily in the legal services industry, specialising in sectors such as corporate law, dispute resolution, and real estate. With a commitment to delivering innovative legal solutions, Herbert Smith Freehills is renowned for its expertise in complex transactions and high-stakes litigation. The firm has achieved notable recognition for its client-centric approach and has consistently ranked among the top law firms globally. HSF's dedication to excellence and its strategic focus on key industries position it as a formidable player in the competitive legal landscape.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Herbert Smith Freehills'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.
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.
Industry Benchmark
Herbert Smith Freehills's score of 14 is higher than 61% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Herbert Smith Freehills's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Herbert Smith Freehills reported an intensity ratio of approximately 547 kg CO2e per full-time equivalent (FTE), a significant reduction from about 6 kg CO2e per FTE in 2020. The firm has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute greenhouse gas emissions across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 (business travel) by 46% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, they are committed to ensuring that 55% of their suppliers, based on spend for purchased goods and services and capital goods, will have science-based targets by 2025. These targets align with the 1.5°C climate goal, demonstrating Herbert Smith Freehills's dedication to sustainable practices and reducing their carbon footprint in the professional services sector.
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Herbert Smith Freehills 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.
