Shoosmiths
Shoosmiths LLP, commonly referred to as Shoosmiths, is a leading UK law firm headquartered in Northampton, GB. Established in 1845, the firm has grown significantly, now operating across major regions including London, Birmingham, and Manchester. Specialising in a diverse range of sectors, Shoosmiths excels in areas such as corporate law, real estate, and dispute resolution. With a commitment to delivering innovative legal solutions, Shoosmiths stands out for its client-centric approach and strong emphasis on technology integration. The firm has achieved notable recognition within the legal industry, consistently ranking among the top law firms in the UK. Its dedication to excellence and adaptability in a changing market has solidified its position as a trusted partner for businesses and individuals alike.
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Shoosmiths's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Shoosmiths reported total carbon emissions of approximately 13,563,700 kg CO2e. This figure includes 86,700 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 69,500 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based), and a significant 13,407,500 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals major contributions from purchased goods and services (7,038,500 kg CO2e) and employee commuting (1,137,700 kg CO2e). Shoosmiths has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2040. The firm has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 emissions by 55.7% by FY2030, using FY2020 as the baseline. Additionally, it plans to increase its sourcing of renewable electricity from 74% in FY2020 to 100% by FY2025. For Scope 3 emissions, Shoosmiths aims for a 50% reduction by FY2030. Long-term, the firm is committed to reducing absolute emissions across all scopes (1, 2, and 3) by 90% by FY2040, further demonstrating its dedication to sustainable practices and alignment with industry standards for climate action.
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Add to project| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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| Scope 1 | 93,100 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 240,400 | 000,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 3 | 12,026,900 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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