Osborne Clarke

In 2022, Osborne Clarke reported total carbon emissions of 120,000 kg CO2e in the Netherlands, with significant contributions from Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were 27,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 3 emissions accounted for 93,000 kg CO2e, including 59,000 kg CO2e from employee commuting and 25,000 kg CO2e from business travel. In 2021, their global emissions data was not disclosed, but in the Netherlands, they reported 100,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions from purchased heat at 37,070 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at 47,760 kg CO2e. Osborne Clarke has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across their value chain by FY2040, using FY2020 as a baseline. They have established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 3 emissions by 50% by FY2030. Additionally, they are committed to sourcing 100% renewable electricity annually through FY2030. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in absolute emissions across all scopes by FY2040. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are consistent with the reductions necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C.