Linklaters
Linklaters LLP, a leading global law firm headquartered in London, GB, has established itself as a prominent player in the legal industry since its founding in 1838. With a strong presence across Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Americas, Linklaters offers a comprehensive range of services, including corporate law, finance, and dispute resolution. Renowned for its expertise in complex transactions and regulatory matters, Linklaters provides innovative solutions tailored to meet the needs of its clients. The firm’s commitment to excellence is reflected in its numerous accolades and its position as a trusted advisor to some of the world’s largest corporations and financial institutions. With a focus on delivering high-quality legal services, Linklaters continues to shape the future of the legal landscape.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Linklaters'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.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Linklaters's score of 27 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Linklaters's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Linklaters reported total carbon emissions of approximately 69,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 1,298,600 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 2,181,300 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 65,737,200 kg CO2e from Scope 3. The breakdown of Scope 3 emissions highlights major contributors, including purchased goods and services (37,474,100 kg CO2e) and business travel (15,889,400 kg CO2e). Linklaters has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions by 2050, using a 2018/19 baseline. The firm has established approved Science-based Targets Initiative (SBTi) targets, which mandate a 70% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 50% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by April 2030. These targets were approved in June 2021 and align with the global goal of limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C. Overall, Linklaters is actively working towards significant emissions reductions, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability within the professional services sector.
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Add to project| 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 1,298,600 |
| Scope 2 | 2,181,300 |
| Scope 3 | 65,737,200 |
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Linklaters 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.
