Hogan Lovells, a prominent global law firm, is headquartered in London, GB, and operates across key regions including Europe, the Americas, and Asia. Founded in 2010 through the merger of Hogan & Hartson and Lovells, the firm has established itself as a leader in the legal industry, particularly in sectors such as corporate law, litigation, and regulatory compliance. With a diverse portfolio of services, Hogan Lovells offers unique solutions in areas like intellectual property, finance, and international trade. The firm is recognised for its commitment to client service and innovative legal strategies, which have earned it a strong market position. Notable achievements include consistent rankings in prestigious legal directories and a reputation for handling complex, cross-border transactions.
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In 2023, Hogan Lovells reported total carbon emissions of approximately 16,829,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 1,129,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 2,388,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and significant Scope 3 emissions, primarily from business travel (about 12,179,000 kg CO2e) and employee commuting (approximately 3,551,000 kg CO2e). Hogan Lovells has set ambitious climate commitments, including a target to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes by 2050. They are also committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. This commitment is part of their alignment with the UN Business Ambition for 1.5°C and the Race to Zero initiatives. In 2022, the firm reported total emissions of approximately 42,401,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 1,571,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at approximately 4,649,000 kg CO2e. The significant increase in Scope 3 emissions highlights the firm's focus on addressing indirect emissions, which accounted for the majority of their carbon footprint. Hogan Lovells is actively working towards these targets and has made substantial progress in their climate strategy, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,871,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 2,087,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 29,481,000 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Hogan Lovells's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 60% last year and decreased by approximately 43% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Business Travel" being the largest emissions source at 72% of Scope 3 emissions.
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Hogan Lovells has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

