Linklaters

Linklaters reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 76,829,200 kg CO2e in 2024. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 1,467,100 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of around 1,203,300 kg CO2e, and substantial Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 74,158,800 kg CO2e. Key contributors to Scope 3 emissions were purchased goods and services (around 39,265,500 kg CO2e), business travel (approximately 13,662,000 kg CO2e), and capital goods (about 13,137,000 kg CO2e). In the previous year, 2023, Linklaters's total emissions were approximately 69,217,200 kg CO2e.

Linklaters is committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2050 from a 2018/19 baseline. This commitment is supported by near-term Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved targets. Specifically, Linklaters LLP aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 70% by the financial year 2030, compared to a financial year 2019 baseline. Additionally, the firm targets a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions within the same timeframe. These targets were approved by the SBTi in June 2021.