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Morrison And Foerster Sustainability Profile

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Morrison & Foerster LLP, commonly referred to as MoFo, is a prominent international law firm headquartered in the United States, with major operational regions across Asia, Europe, and North America. Founded in 1883, the firm has established itself as a leader in various sectors, including technology, real estate, and financial services. Morrison & Foerster is renowned for its comprehensive legal services, particularly in corporate law, intellectual property, and litigation. The firm’s commitment to innovation and client service sets it apart in a competitive market. With a strong reputation for handling complex legal challenges, MoFo has achieved notable milestones, including recognition in prestigious legal rankings and awards. Its strategic focus on emerging industries positions Morrison & Foerster as a key player in the global legal landscape.

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57

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Other 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.

28

Industry Benchmark

Morrison And Foerster's score of 57 is higher than 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Morrison And Foerster's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Morrison & Foerster reported total carbon emissions of approximately 25,293,700 kg CO2e. This figure includes 505,874 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 758,811 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 23,776,078 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompasses categories such as purchased goods and services (15,259,689 kg CO2e) and business travel (3,950,875 kg CO2e). The firm has set an ambitious target to reduce its absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 46.55% across all scopes by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This commitment aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and is designed to support global efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C. The target encompasses all scopes of emissions, including Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to climate action. In 2023, Morrison & Foerster's emissions were reported at approximately 36,661,830 kg CO2e, indicating a need for significant reductions to meet their 2030 target. The firm is actively working towards these goals, with progress monitored to ensure they remain on track for their near-term targets.

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201920232024
Scope 1
525,680
000,000
000,000
Scope 2
1,766,080
0,000,000
000,000
Scope 3
24,052,720
00,000,000
00,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Morrison And Foerster's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Morrison And Foerster's primary industry is Other Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Morrison And Foerster's Location?

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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. This request for Morrison And Foerster is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Morrison And Foerster's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Morrison And Foerster's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 35% last year and decreased by approximately 1% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 64% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
64%
Business Travel
17%
Employee Commuting
6%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
5%
Capital Goods
4%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
3%
Waste Generated in Operations
1%
Upstream Leased Assets
<1%

Morrison And Foerster's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Morrison And Foerster has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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