Roschier, Attorneys Ltd.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021-06 to 2022-05, 2023-06 to 2024-05)
Reporting Period: 2021-06 to 2022-05
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:77.7 tCO2e (Scope 3)
Scope 3 Emissions:77.7 tCO2e
Renewable Energy Share:100% (electricity)
Total Energy Consumption:670 MWh
ESG Focus Areas
- Client orientation
- People
- Society
- Environment
Environmental Achievements
- Electricity use in operations is entirely from renewable sources.
- CO2 emissions from business travel decreased by 66% compared to 2019-20.
Social Achievements
- Pro bono work exceeded the annual target of 1,800 hours, totaling 1,859 hours.
- EUR 500,000 contribution to humanitarian aid for Ukraine.
Governance Achievements
- Zero corruption cases reported during the fiscal year.
- Updated risk management policy and process.
Climate Goals & Targets
Medium-term Goals:
- Reduce paper consumption by 3% per employee yearly.
- Reduce emissions related to air travel by 3% yearly.
Short-term Goals:
- 100% of employees complete key trainings on preventing money laundering and cybersecurity.
- 100% of new employees complete e-learning on environmental aspects.
Environmental Challenges
- Increased electricity consumption due to increased office presence.
- Increased business travel emissions compared to the previous year (though still lower than 2019-20).
- Potential lack of commitment from staff regarding environmental issues.
Mitigation Strategies
- Continuous development of digital tools and platforms to reduce air travel.
- Compensating CO2 emissions from business travel.
- Increased internal communication about environmental topics and firm-wide environmental work.
- Employee training on environmental aspects (84% completion rate).
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Favor suppliers with environmental certifications.
- Sustainability requirements for suppliers in cybersecurity.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Swedish Annual Accounts Act, Chapter 6, Finnish Accounting Act, Chapter 3(a)
Certifications: ISO 14001
Reporting Period: 2023-06 to 2024-05
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:873.1 t CO2e (2022-23, fully offset)
Total Energy Consumption:729 MWh (2023-24)
ESG Focus Areas
- Clients
- People
- Society
- Environment
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced number of printouts per employee by 23% from FY 2022-23
- All CO2 emissions from air travel compensated through NGS Finland
- ISO 14001 environmental certification renewed
Social Achievements
- 2,250 pro bono hours completed (exceeding target of 1,800 hours)
- One confirmed harassment case handled according to guidelines
- Launched 'House of Many Voices' platform for dialogue on key issues
Governance Achievements
- Mandatory cybersecurity e-learning implemented for new employees
- Mandatory Preventing Money Laundering training organized
- Progress towards ISO 27001 certification for information security
Climate Goals & Targets
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce emissions related to air travel by 3% annually
- Reduce number of printouts by 3% per employee annually
Environmental Challenges
- Maintaining high employee engagement in a demanding profession
- Balancing business travel needs with environmental goals
- Ensuring compliance with ethical standards and preventing misconduct
Mitigation Strategies
- Regular employee surveys (Roschier Pulse) and targeted actions
- Improved digital tools for online meetings
- Clear reporting channels and processes for handling misconduct
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct policy
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: ESRS standards (for 2026 report)
Certifications: ISO 14001 (environmental), ISO 27001 (information security, pending)
Awards & Recognition
- Managing IP EMEA Awards: Regional Nordic Firm of the Year 2024
- Managing IP EMEA Awards: Finland Patent Disputes Firm of the Year 2024 and 2023
- Managing IP EMEA Awards: Europe Impact Case of the Year 2024
- Managing IP EMEA Awards: European Cross-Border Patent Litigation Team of the Year 2024
- LMG Life Sciences Awards EMEA: Nordic Firm of the Year 2024
- The Lawyer European Awards: European Law Firm of the Year 2023
- The Lawyer European Awards: Law Firm of the Year 2023: Northern Europe
- Managing IP EMEA Awards: Finnish Patent Disputes Firm of the Year 2023
- ITR EMEA Awards: Finland Tax Firm of the Year 2023
- ITR EMEA Awards: Impact Deal of the Year 2023