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Osborne Clarke

Osborne Clarke, a leading international law firm, is headquartered in the United Kingdom and operates across key regions including Europe, Asia, and the United States. Founded in 1748, the firm has established a strong reputation in sectors such as technology, media, and telecommunications, as well as real estate and energy. Osborne Clarke is renowned for its innovative approach to legal services, offering a unique blend of sector expertise and commercial insight. The firm’s commitment to understanding client needs has positioned it as a trusted advisor in complex legal matters. With a focus on digital transformation and sustainability, Osborne Clarke continues to achieve notable milestones, reinforcing its status as a forward-thinking leader in the legal industry.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Osborne Clarke's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

58

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Other Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Benchmark

Osborne Clarke's score of 58 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Osborne Clarke's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Osborne Clarke reported total carbon emissions of approximately 8,824,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes about 593,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2 emissions, while Scope 3 emissions accounted for approximately 1,736,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from capital goods (1,076,000 kg CO2e) and business travel (696,000 kg CO2e). Osborne Clarke has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2040, with a baseline year of 2020. The firm has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% and Scope 3 emissions by 50% by 2030. Additionally, they are committed to sourcing 100% renewable electricity through 2030. Long-term, they aim to achieve a 90% reduction in absolute emissions across all scopes by 2040. These targets have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aligning with the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Osborne Clarke's proactive approach reflects its commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices in the professional services sector.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Osborne Clarke's primary industry is Other services (93), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Osborne Clarke is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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