Who We Are

Protecting our planet

At Ashurst, we understand the need to take immediate action if we are to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees above pre-industrial levels and avoid the catastrophic effects of climate change.

We continue to prioritise innovating and investing in more equitable and sustainable systems that will benefit the communities we operate in. We know our clients and employees expect us to make credible commitments towards reducing our climate impact.

Ashurst now has approved near and long-term science-based emissions reduction targets with the SBTi. The SBTi has verified Ashurst's net-zero science-based target by 2050.

Ashurst has responded to the SBTi's urgent call for corporate climate action by aligning with a 1.5°C trajectory.

Near-Term Targets:

Ashurst commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 42% by FY2030 from a FY2023 base year.

Ashurst also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from business travel 42% within the same timeframe.

Ashurst further commits that 85% of its suppliers by emissions covering purchased goods and services will have science-based targets by FY2029.

Long-Term Targets:

Ashurst commits to reduce absolute scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions 90% by FY2050 from a FY2023 base year.

We are focusing on four key areas to achieve these targets:

  1. Energy transition – increasing the use of renewable energy to power our offices;
  2. Supplier engagement – developing a mature supplier engagement strategy to increase the number of our suppliers who are committed to SBTi;
  3. Conscious travel programme – reducing carbon impact of our travel arrangements, using a preferred hotels programme and increasing engagement with airlines that are developing sustainable aviation fuel; and
  4. Efficient spaces and systems – embedding intensity ratios into our offices and driving and building efficiencies in our real estate portfolio.

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