Clifford Chance

Clifford Chance, a UK-headquartered firm in All Other Legal Services, reported total global emissions of approximately 62,861,000 kg CO2e in 2025. This includes Scope 1 emissions of 998,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of 2,995,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 58,868,000 kg CO2e.

Looking back, in 2024, total global emissions were approximately 56,034,000 kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of 785,000 kg CO2e, market-based Scope 2 emissions of 3,274,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 51,976,000 kg CO2e. Key categories for Scope 3 in 2024 included purchased goods and services (19,579,000 kg CO2e), business travel (12,536,000 kg CO2e), and capital goods (11,566,000 kg CO2e). In 2023, the firm's total global emissions were around 98,851,110 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 739,000 kg CO2e, market-based Scope 2 at 3,154,070 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 94,958,040 kg CO2e. The total global emissions for 2022 were approximately 131,694,360 kg CO2e.

Clifford Chance has set ambitious climate commitments validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The firm commits to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2050. Near-term targets include an 80% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by FY2030 from a FY2020 base year, and a 47% absolute reduction in Scope 3 GHG emissions within the same timeframe. Long-term targets aim for a 90% absolute reduction in Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 GHG emissions by FY2050, also from a FY2020 base year. These targets indicate a commitment to align with a 1.5°C warming trajectory.