Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Corporate Governance
• Professional Ethics
• Regulatory Compliance
• Risk Prevention
• Client Service
• Diversity & Inclusion
• Employee Development
• Employee Well-being
• Social Responsibility
• Environmental Protection

Environmental Achievements

• Replaced conventional lighting with LED and motion sensors in Madrid and Barcelona offices.
• 97% of energy consumed in offices is from renewable sources (100% in Madrid offices).
• Reduced paper consumption from 41 kg/employee in 2021 to 37 kg/employee in 2022.
• Recycled 7,224 kg of paper in 2022.
• Offset residual emissions from energy and electricity consumption (Scope 1 and 2) through investment in certified reforestation and hydroelectric power projects.

Social Achievements

• Hired 120 professionals in 2022.
• Launched Pérez-Llorca app for sharing legal content.
• Implemented a mentoring program for female lawyers.
• Continued pro bono work, contributing €250,900 to foundations and non-profit organizations.
• Supported Ukrainian refugees through pro bono legal advice and other initiatives.
• Expanded collaboration with universities, providing grants and training.

Governance Achievements

• Implemented a Code of Ethics and Anti-Corruption Protocol.
• Established various internal control committees (Internal Control Body, Equality Committee, Data Protection Committee, Criminal Risk Prevention Committee).
• Maintained ISO 27001 certification for information security management systems.
• Achieved “Gold Security” certification for information security management.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Energy crisis and high inflation limiting liquidity and slowing economic activity.
• Attracting and retaining talent in a competitive market.
• Inflationary pressures impacting expenses.

Mitigation Strategies

• Investing in operating more efficiently to protect profitability.
• Implementing innovation and technology to accelerate efficiency.
• Continuing to invest in attracting and retaining talent.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Model contracts with collaborators and suppliers incorporating gender issues.
• Compliance with internal rules and policies for supplier payments.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI (Core option)

Certifications: ISO 27001 (Information Security), LEED Platinum (Barcelona office building), ISO 50001 (Castellana 50 office building)

Third-party Assurance: Deloitte

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• 4 (Quality Education)
• 5 (Gender Equality)
• 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
• 10 (Reduced Inequalities)
• 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
• 13 (Climate Action)
• 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions)
• 17 (Partnerships for the Goals)

The firm's initiatives contribute to these SDGs through pro bono work, employee training, diversity and inclusion programs, environmental protection measures, and community engagement.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Numerous awards listed in the report (e.g., Expansión – Premios a la práctica del Derecho de los Negocios, Iberian Lawyer Energy Awards, etc.)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Corporate Governance
• Professional Ethics
• Regulatory Compliance
• Risk Management
• Client Service
• Professional Development
• Diversity & Inclusion
• Work Environment
• Social Responsibility
• Environmental Sustainability
• Technological Innovation

Environmental Achievements

• 100% of energy consumed in national offices was from renewable sources (compared to 97% in 2022).
• Recycled 13,631 kg of paper (89% more than in 2022).
• Offset residual emissions from energy and electricity consumption (Scope 1 and 2).

Social Achievements

• Launched first employee satisfaction and climate survey.
• Consolidated the 'Staffer project' for equitable workload distribution.
• Implemented a mentoring program for women and men.
• Continued pro bono work, increasing support for third-sector entities.
• Launched the 'Pro Bono Bridge' program involving in-house lawyers from partner companies.
• Hired 128 professionals, bringing the total to 555.

Governance Achievements

• Completed transformation into a professional limited liability company in 2021.
• Established various internal control committees (Internal Control Body, Risk Committee, Equality Committee, Data Protection Committee, Criminal Risk Prevention Committee, Capital Markets Conduct Oversight Committee).
• Approved an Internal Information System and Information Management Procedures Policy, integrating the Whistleblowing Channel.
• Approved an Environmental Management and Climate Change Policy.
• Approved a Human Rights Policy.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Macroeconomic slowdown.
• Spain's institutional challenges.
• International conflicts (Ukraine and Middle East).

Mitigation Strategies

• Continued growth supported by internationalization strategy.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Model contracts with external collaborators and suppliers; transparent and ethical purchasing policies.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI (Core option)

Certifications: ISO 27001 (Information Security), LEED Platinum (Barcelona office), ISO 50001 (Castellana 50 building), ZWTL Silver (Castellana 50 building), ISO 14001 (Castellana 50 building)

Third-party Assurance: Deloitte

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 4 (Quality Education)
• Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
• Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
• Goal 10 (Reduced Inequalities)
• Goal 13 (Climate Action)
• Goal 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions)
• Goal 17 (Partnerships for the Goals)

The report details how Pérez-Llorca's activities contribute to these goals through pro bono work, training initiatives, diversity and inclusion programs, environmental sustainability efforts, and community engagement.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Expansión Premios a la práctica del Derecho de los Negocios (various awards)
• El Confidencial Premios a la Abogacía de los Negocios (various awards)
• Iberian Lawyer Labour Awards 2023 (Law Firm of the Year - Litigation)
• Best Lawyers® (Law Firm of the Year)
• Chambers & Partners (various awards)
• Euromoney International Tax Review Awards (Spain Tax Firm of the Year)
• IFLR European Awards (Finalist)
• Legal 500 (Highly Commended)
• LAW.COM (Finalist)
• Mergermarket (Finalist)
• The Lawyer (Finalist)
• Latin Lawyer (Winner)