Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Diversity & Inclusion
• Mental Health
• Social Mobility
• Climate Change
• Net Zero Emissions
• Pro Bono
• Community Engagement
• Supply Chain Sustainability
• Anti-bribery and Corruption
• Human Rights

Environmental Achievements

• Joined the Net Zero Lawyers Alliance (NZLA) to accelerate the transition to net zero emissions by 2050.
• Committed to adopting a net zero emissions strategy in 2022, to be approved by the Science Based Targets initiative.
• Achieved ISO 14001 Environmental Management Certification.
• Reduced global office footprint by 22% by October 2022 (towards a 45% target by 2025).

Social Achievements

• Launched the Clyde & Co Academy to provide opportunities for underrepresented students.
• Placed in the top 75 employers in the Social Mobility Employer Index.
• Launched a digital mentoring program for young job seekers.
• Donated £20,000 (matched by Z Zurich Foundation to £40,000 total) to UNICEF to support COVID-19 vaccine rollout.
• Implemented a hybrid working model for UK employees, reducing commutes.
• Launched Reverse Mentoring program to increase conversations around D&I.
• Expanded employee networks in North America.
• Achieved Mansfield Rule certification in the US and joined the UK pilot.

Governance Achievements

• Implemented mandatory diversity and equality training for all UK employees.
• Ethics and integrity training delivered to all global employees.
• Modern slavery training for key procurement personnel.
• Zero-tolerance approach towards bribery and corruption with comprehensive policy and training.
• Whistleblowing policy in place.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Slow progress on diversity and inclusion despite best efforts.
• Decarbonising supply chains.
• Reducing business travel emissions.
• Maintaining a low carbon and resilient supply chain.

Mitigation Strategies

• Formed a new Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group.
• Committed to the Mansfield Rule.
• Established employee network groups.
• Developed a global procurement function.
• Launched 'Travel Wise' program to encourage sustainable travel.
• Implemented a hybrid working model.
• Engaging with suppliers to understand their environmental records and ensure they have appropriate targets.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Code of Ethics
• Due diligence on new suppliers
• Regular service reviews with tier 1 suppliers
• Contractual requirements for supplier compliance with laws and regulations

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact

Certifications: ISO 14001

Awards & Recognition

• Best Employer Supplier Partnership at the ISE Awards
• Winner of the Best Virtual Assessment Experience at the Target Job Awards
• Voted as one of the top student employers in the UK
• Awarded Best Apprenticeship Initiative in the UK
• Winner of Outstanding Employer and Supplier Recruitment Partnership
• Awarded Best Coaching & Mentoring Initiative
• Placed in the top 75 employers in the Social Mobility Employer Index

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental
• Social
• Governance

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Environmental risks associated with procurement activities
• Use of non-renewable resources
• Negative impacts on biodiversity
• Modern slavery in the supply chain

Mitigation Strategies

• Assessing environmental risks and minimizing impact
• Using natural resources responsibly and seeking sustainable alternatives
• Protecting and enhancing biodiversity
• Preventing modern slavery through policies, procedures, and supplier engagement
• Prioritizing suppliers with strong sustainability commitments
• Incorporating sustainable procurement practices into all aspects of procurement processes

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Compliance with environmental legislation
• Supplier Code of Conduct
• Sustainable procurement considerations in tender scoring (minimum 25%)
• Prioritizing sustainable products and services
• Collaboration with suppliers to reduce waste, minimize emissions, and improve labor conditions

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Biodiversity
• Energy Management
• Waste Reduction
• Sustainable Procurement
• Supply Chain Sustainability

Environmental Achievements

• SBTi validated long-term Net Zero emissions target by 2038
• SBTi validated near-term reduction target of 80% in Scope 1 & 2 emissions and 50% in Scope 3 emissions by 2030 (overall 52% reduction)

Social Achievements

• Development of bespoke climate change training pathways for all employees
• Development of a Sustainability Champions network

Governance Achievements

• Policy endorsed by leadership team and communicated to all staff

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Reducing the environmental impact of offices, business travel, purchased goods and services, commuting, home working, waste, recycling, and water use.

Mitigation Strategies

• Transitioning away from direct use of fossil fuels, adopting renewable tariffs, implementing energy efficiency programs, adopting a global travel guidance note, developing regional sustainable travel policies, supply chain rationalisation, using a Sustainable Procurement Policy, adopting sustainability requirements into Supplier Code of Conduct, using a minimum 25% weighting of ESG considerations in tender scoring, including Chancery Lane Project sustainability clauses in procurement terms.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Sustainable Procurement Policy
• ESG considerations in tender scoring (minimum 25%)
• Chancery Lane Project sustainability clauses in procurement terms
• Supplier Code of Conduct with sustainability requirements

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD)

Certifications: ISO 50001 (planned for UK operations by May 2025)