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Latham & Watkins LLP, commonly referred to as Latham and Watkins, is a prominent global law firm headquartered in the United States. Established in 1934, the firm has grown to become a leader in the field of all other legal services, with a strong presence across North America, Europe, Asia, and beyond. Its core practice areas include corporate transactions, litigation, environmental law, and regulatory matters, distinguished by a commitment to innovative legal solutions and client service.
Recognised for its extensive industry expertise and high-profile client base, Latham & Watkins has earned a reputation for delivering comprehensive legal counsel on complex issues. The firm’s notable achievements include pioneering legal strategies and maintaining a consistent market position as one of the top-tier firms in the legal services industry.
47
DitchCarbon score
-6 vs industry average
Latham And Watkins’s score of 47 is higher than 50% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Very Low
All Other Legal Services is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.109
20182025
The All Other Legal Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 42% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
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Reported emissions
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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Latham And Watkins's reported carbon emissions
Latham & Watkins, a US-headquartered firm in the "All Other Legal Services" sector, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 100.9 million kg CO2e in 2024. This figure comprises about 850,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, approximately 4.26 million kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 95.9 million kg CO2e from Scope 3.
Looking back, their emissions were approximately 107.6 million kg CO2e in 2023, about 103.8 million kg CO2e in 2022, approximately 97.7 million kg CO2e in 2021, about 166.9 million kg CO2e in 2020, and approximately 161.8 million kg CO2e in 2019.
Latham & Watkins has established 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 emissions by 50% by 2030, using a 2019 baseline year. Additionally, they aim to reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions by 30% within the same 2019-2030 timeframe.
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Latham And Watkins’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2030
50% reduction in Scope 2
Latham & Watkins commits to reduce absolute scopes 1 and 2 GHG emissions 50% by 2030 from a 2019 base year. Latham & Watkins also commits to…
On track50%
2030
30% reduction in scope 3 total
Latham & Watkins commits to reduce absolute scopes 1 and 2 GHG emissions 50% by 2030 from a 2019 base year. Latham & Watkins also commits to…
On track30%
2030
50% reduction in Scope 1
Latham & Watkins commits to reduce absolute scopes 1 and 2 GHG emissions 50% by 2030 from a 2019 base year. Latham & Watkins also commits to…
Behind target50%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
2030 targetSee details
Active
Carbon Disclosure Project
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Not active
The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Climate Action 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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