Chapman Tripp
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2019, 2022-12 to 2023-11)
Reporting Period: 2019
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Sustainable Finance
- Climate Change
- Water Pollution
- Inequality
- Modern Slavery
Environmental Achievements
- Not disclosed
Social Achievements
- Not disclosed
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Recognition that the real purpose of a financial system is to serve the long-term needs of people, planet, profit – with capital flows aligned accordingly (by 2030).
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Current financial system is not sustainable, equitable, or fair.
- Market short-termism.
- Failure to properly price social and environmental costs.
- Lack of information and awareness.
- Misallocation of capital.
- Water pollution.
- Growing inequality.
- Modern slavery.
Mitigation Strategies
- Developing a Roadmap for Action to shift New Zealand to a sustainable financial system.
- Clarifying fiduciary duties to include consideration of environmental and social factors.
- Linking performance management and remuneration to long-term outcomes.
- Improving access to accurate and comparable environmental and social data.
- Pricing environmental and social impacts.
- Mobilising capital for sustainable investments.
- Addressing greenwashing concerns.
- Scaling up positive impact investments.
- Improving inclusiveness in the financial system.
- Improving customer protection.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Sea level rise
- Extreme weather events
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
- Market shifts
Opportunities
- Development of low-carbon technologies
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Null
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2022-12 to 2023-11
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Community Investment
- Environmental Sustainability
- Access to Justice
Environmental Achievements
- Achieved Toitū carbonreduce certification since 2018; working towards Toitū carbonzero certification for 2023 financial year; recorded total emissions reductions across several areas from 2018 base year.
Social Achievements
- Provided 59 pro bono clients with 2,796 hours of pro bono work, valued at $1.67 million; supported various community organizations through financial contributions and volunteering; participated in Auckland City Mission Cook-Off, raising $246,304 for food parcels and meals; supported digital inclusion through laptop donations to Pacific Advanced Secondary School; supported communities affected by floods and Cyclone Gabrielle with donations.
Governance Achievements
- Membership in Sustainable Business Network, Sustainable Business Council, and Net Zero Lawyers Alliance; commitment to reducing operational emissions by at least 50% by 2030 (from 2019 levels).
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Support New Zealand's net zero emissions target by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
- Reduce operational emissions by at least 50% by 2030 (from 2019 levels)
Environmental Challenges
- Emissions rebound after initial drop during COVID-19 pandemic.
Mitigation Strategies
- Ongoing focus on embedding emissions reduction practices and identifying further savings; working towards science-aligned emissions reduction targets.
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Toitū carbonreduce (and aiming for carbonzero)
Certifications: Toitū carbonreduce