Public Profile

King And Wood Mallesons

King & Wood Mallesons (KWM) is a leading international law firm headquartered in Hong Kong, with a strong presence across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and North America. Founded in 2012 through the merger of King & Wood and Mallesons Stephen Jaques, KWM has rapidly established itself as a key player in the legal industry, particularly in sectors such as corporate law, dispute resolution, and real estate. KWM offers a comprehensive range of services, including mergers and acquisitions, banking and finance, and intellectual property, distinguished by its deep understanding of the Asia-Pacific market. The firm is renowned for its innovative approach and commitment to client service, which has earned it numerous accolades and a solid reputation among global businesses. With a focus on cross-border transactions and a diverse client base, King & Wood Mallesons continues to solidify its position as a premier legal advisor in an increasingly interconnected world.

DitchCarbon Score

How does King And Wood Mallesons'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.

30

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.

9

Industry Benchmark

King And Wood Mallesons's score of 30 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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King And Wood Mallesons's reported carbon emissions

King & Wood Mallesons, headquartered in Hong Kong, has not disclosed any specific carbon emissions data for the most recent year. However, the firm has made significant climate commitments aimed at reducing its greenhouse gas emissions. The company has set a near-term target to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 97% by FY2030, using FY2023 as the baseline year. Additionally, they aim to increase their annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 0% in FY2023 to 90% by FY2025. In the long term, King & Wood Mallesons is committed to achieving net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by FY2040. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are consistent with the reductions necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The firm’s proactive approach reflects a growing trend within the professional services sector to address climate change and enhance sustainability practices.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. King And Wood Mallesons's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very 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. King And Wood Mallesons is headquartered in HK, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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King And Wood Mallesons 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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