Burges Salmon

Burges Salmon LLP, an "Other services (93)" industry company based in GB, has outlined ambitious climate commitments, including a target to reduce absolute scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 50% by 2030, using a 2019 baseline year.

In 2023, Burges Salmon LLP reported a total of 873,000 kg CO2e in emissions. This total comprised approximately 172,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 emissions and 701,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. Scope 2 emissions were reported as approximately 0 kg CO2e using the market-based approach, and 503,000 kg CO2e using the location-based approach. Significant contributors to their Scope 3 emissions in 2023 included business travel (447,000 kg CO2e) and employee commute (250,000 kg CO2e).

The previous year, 2022, saw total emissions of approximately 7,302,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were around 221,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 (location-based) at approximately 519,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at about 7,304,000 kg CO2e. Business travel accounted for 268,000 kg CO2e of Scope 3 emissions in 2022.

In 2021, total emissions were approximately 9,609,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 177,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 (location-based) at 394,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 9,432,000 kg CO2e. Business travel represented 62,000 kg CO2e within Scope 3.

The company's commitment to Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) standards demonstrates a clear strategy for climate action. Burges Salmon LLP is on track to meet its near-term targets, with their scope 1 and 2 emissions reductions being consistent with keeping warming to 1.5°C. Their emissions data is not cascaded from a parent organisation, indicating that these figures represent their direct reporting.