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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Industry Intensity
Business Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Business Services industry has increased its overall emissions by 24% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Shoosmiths's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Shoosmiths reported total carbon emissions of approximately 7.24 million kg CO2e, comprising 118,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 11,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 7.11 million kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a significant reduction from 2023, where total emissions were approximately 13.52 million kg CO2e, and from 2022, which saw emissions of about 16.19 million kg CO2e. Shoosmiths has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon net zero for its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025, with annual progress reports. The firm projects a 94% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from 333.5 tCO2e in FY2020 to 19 tCO2e by 2025. Additionally, Shoosmiths is committed to reducing absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 90% by FY2040 from a FY2020 base year, and aims to increase its sourcing of renewable electricity from 74% in FY2020 to 100% by FY2025. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Shoosmiths's commitment to addressing climate change within the professional services sector in Great Britain.
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Shoosmiths’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
1 goal2025
74% reduction in all scopes
We also committed to a target to achieve net zero by 2025 for our scope 1 and 2 emissions which was not validated by SBTi. This ambitious go…
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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