Climate Change Data

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