Sidley

Sidley, a US-based firm in the Other business services (74) industry, has set ambitious climate targets. The company aims to reduce its Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 55% by 2030, using a 2019 baseline. Furthermore, Sidley is committed to achieving net-zero GHG emissions by 2050.

In terms of reported emissions:

For 2023, Sidley reported total emissions of approximately 34,114,000 kg CO2e. This included:

• Scope 1 emissions: Approximately 269,000 kg CO2e, comprising fugitive emissions (23,000 kg CO2e) and stationary combustion (246,000 kg CO2e).
• Scope 2 emissions: Approximately 1,011,000 kg CO2e, primarily from purchased steam (1,011,000 kg CO2e) with no reported purchased electricity emissions.
• Scope 3 emissions: Approximately 32,834,000 kg CO2e, with the largest contributors being purchased goods and services (19,570,000 kg CO2e), business travel (6,270,000 kg CO2e), and employee commute (4,760,000 kg CO2e).

In 2022, Sidley's total emissions were approximately 37,349,000 kg CO2e. This breakdown included:

• Scope 1 emissions: Approximately 535,000 kg CO2e, comprising mobile combustion (12,000 kg CO2e), fugitive emissions (283,000 kg CO2e), and stationary combustion (242,000 kg CO2e).
• Scope 2 emissions: Approximately 140,000 kg CO2e, solely from purchased steam.
• Scope 3 emissions: Approximately 36,674,000 kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services accounting for the largest portion (20,990,000 kg CO2e).

For 2019, Sidley's total emissions were approximately 54,755,000 kg CO2e. This included:

• Scope 1 emissions: Approximately 300,000 kg CO2e, comprising mobile combustion (14,000 kg CO2e), fugitive emissions (28,000 kg CO2e), and stationary combustion (262,000 kg CO2e).
• Scope 2 emissions: Approximately 11,749,000 kg CO2e, with purchased electricity being a significant contributor (10,892,000 kg CO2e) alongside purchased steam (857,000 kg CO2e).
• Scope 3 emissions: Approximately 42,706,000 kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services as the largest category (22,497,000 kg CO2e).

These emissions figures are reported globally and cover Scope 1, 2, and 3 disclosures. Sidley's sustainability reporting is available via links to their environmental and sustainability reports.