Weightmans LLP

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022-2023)

Total Carbon Emissions:1228.41 tCO2e/year (baseline)

Scope 1 Emissions:173.34 tCO2e/year

Scope 2 Emissions:569.36 tCO2e/year

Scope 3 Emissions:485.71 tCO2e/year

Total Energy Consumption:2,283,093 kWh/year

Waste Generated:1463 tons/year

Carbon Intensity:3.61 tonnes CO2e/per £m sales revenue (FY 2023)

Reduced absolute scope 1 and scope 2 emissions along with emissions intensity consistently. Achieved a 32% reduction against the 2019 baseline through various initiatives including ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 certifications, energy awareness campaigns, improved HVAC controls, procurement of green electricity, LED lighting upgrades, office space consolidation, use of teleconferencing, and adoption of an Energy and environmental management policy.
Electricity and gas 'absolute' consumption reduced by 26.9% compared to the previous reporting period.

Received a 99th percentile and Platinum rating from Ecovadis.
Raised approximately £62,000 in fundraising for charitable causes and clocked 2956 volunteering hours in FY 2023.
Partnered with various charities to support vulnerable and less resourced people.
Launched two new mentoring programmes.
Ranked #20 in the Top 75 Employer Index by The Social Mobility Foundation.
Secured Lexcel re-accreditation.

Medium-term Goals:

Achieve Net Zero GHG emissions before the end of 2030 (against 2019/20 base) with a maximum of 20% reduction in emissions achieved by offsetting.

Short-term Goals:

Reduce absolute GHG emissions by 50% before the end of 2025 (against 2019/20 baseline).

Data gaps related to material issues.
Opportunities identified in data recording and management of significant Scope 3 emissions.
Support for smaller and strategic suppliers requires further work.
Establishing a baseline of ESG performance of suppliers.
Increased business travel impacting emissions reduction plans post-pandemic.

Working to resolve data gaps for future disclosures.
Developing action plans to improve Scope 3 emissions data recording and management.
Strengthening procurement processes and conducting a baseline impact assessment for key suppliers.
Partnering with suppliers having good ESG credentials and implementing performance reviews incorporating ESG aspects.
Revisiting travel policy to address increased business travel while minimizing impact on client service.

Supplier Audits: 89.8%

Extreme weather events (flooding, temperature extremes, high winds, heavy snowfall)
Gradual increase to sea-levels
Impact on staff health and well-being

Frameworks Used: SASB

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 50001, Lexcel