Latham & Watkins LLP, commonly referred to as Latham, is a prominent global law firm headquartered in the United States. Established in 1934, the firm has grown to become a leader in the legal industry, with major operational regions across North America, Europe, and Asia. Specialising in a diverse range of business services, Latham excels in areas such as corporate law, litigation, and environmental law.
The firm is renowned for its innovative approach to legal solutions, offering unique services that cater to the evolving needs of its clients. Latham's commitment to excellence has earned it a strong market position, consistently ranking among the top law firms worldwide. With a focus on delivering high-quality legal counsel, Latham & Watkins continues to set benchmarks in the legal profession.
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Industry Intensity
Business Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Business Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 25% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
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Latham And Watkins's reported carbon emissions
Latham & Watkins, a professional services firm headquartered in the US, has reported a total of approximately 103.9 billion kg CO2e for 2024. This figure encompasses Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. For Scope 1 emissions, the firm reported approximately 850,000 kg CO2e in 2024, primarily from fugitive emissions. Scope 2 emissions for 2024 totalled approximately 4.26 million kg CO2e, derived from purchased heat, steam, and electricity. Scope 3 emissions in 2024 were approximately 95.9 billion kg CO2e, with significant contributions from capital goods, business travel, and purchased goods and services.
In 2023, total emissions were approximately 107.3 million kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were around 713,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were approximately 4.36 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were approximately 102.6 billion kg CO2e.
Latham & Watkins has set ambitious climate commitments, validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) in May 2024. The firm is committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 50% by 2030, using a 2019 baseline. Additionally, they aim to reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions by 30% within the same timeframe. Their Scope 1 and 2 targets align with keeping global warming to 1.5°C.
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Latham And Watkins’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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