Sustainability Mission
We recognise that a sustainable approach to business is essential for the planet and future generations.
Sustainability at Clifford Chance
We recognise that a sustainable approach to business is essential for the planet and future generations.
Sustainability Vlog
The Energy Transition in Asia Pacific: Adoption of Battery Energy Storage
“Our role must be to help forge sustainable and inclusive futures, navigating a new legal, regulatory and stakeholder landscape.”
Matthew Layton (Global Managing Partner)Net Zero Target
2050
Across our entire operations
Strategic priorities
Ambition
Commit to science-based emissions reductions targets
Enhance staff climate expertise, offer pro bono services to overcome legal challenges in transitioning to net zero, and create a net zero strategy.
Strategic priorities
Action
Evaluate the environmental impact of legal services
Identify measures to reduce emissions, and address climate-related opportunities and risks for the firm and its clients.
Strategic priorities
Accountability
Ensure transparency in climate objectives
Progress through detailed reporting and implement strong governance to maintain responsibility for climate commitments.
Goal
↓80%
reduction
in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse
gas (GHG) emissions by 2030 from
a FY20 base year. SBTi Validated.
gas (GHG) emissions by 2030 from
a FY20 base year. SBTi Validated.
Goal
↓47%
reduction
in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions 47% by 2030 from a FY20 base year. SBTi Validated.
Goal
↓90%
reduction
in our absolute Scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions by FY50 from our FY20 base year.
Sustainability Achievement
↓7.3%
in FY24
Scope 1 & 2 emissions reduction
(year on year average)
(year on year average)
Sustainability Achievement
↓4.2%
in FY24
Scope 3 emissions reduction
(year-on-year average)
(year-on-year average)
Sustainability Achievement
90%
in FY24
of key suppliers taking steps to decarbonise
Renewable Energy
No data available in previous years prior to 2024
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Direct GHG Emissions Scope 1
(No data available prior to 2023)
(2020 as baseline year)
(2020 as baseline year)
Worldwide
Compare against another organisationIndirect GHG Emissions Scope 2
(No location based data in 2024)
(No data available prior to 2023)
(2020 as baseline year)
(No data available prior to 2023)
(2020 as baseline year)
Worldwide
Compare against another organisationIndirect GHG Emissions Scope 2 - % change
% Change FY20 to FY23.
UK and Offshore
Compare against another organisationTotal GHG Emissions Scope 1 & 2
Scope 2 is Market-Based
(No data available prior to 2023)
(2020 as baseline year)
(No data available prior to 2023)
(2020 as baseline year)
Worldwide
Compare against another organisationEnergy used to create total gross emissions
No data available in previous years prior to 2024
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Intensity Ratio
Calculated using scope 1 & 2 emissions (market-based) data/ gross revenue (million GBP)
(No data available prior to 2023)
(2020 as baseline year)
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(No data available prior to 2023)
(2020 as baseline year)
Awards
Most Influential Legal Adviser
Clean Energy Pipeline
For Global Renewables M&A 2023
Awards
Best Law Firm Advisory Team
Legal 500 UK ESG Awards
In Environmental Protection in 2024
Awards
LEED Gold and WELL Platinum Accredited
Two Manhattan West, above the vibrant Manhattan West District, completed in June 2024