- 25% decrease in pro bono hours compared to the previous year.
- Challenges in achieving targets related to travel management and modern slavery supplier training.
Shoosmiths LLP
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021-05 to 2022-04 reporting, Shoosmiths LLP disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 16.7K tonnes CO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 72.3 tonnes CO2e; Scope 2: 227 tonnes CO2e; Scope 3: 16.1K tonnes CO2e. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
16.7K tonnes CO2e
2021-05 to 2022-04
Renewable Energy
100% by FY2025 (target)
of total energy
Waste
198.38 tons
2021-05 to 2022-04
📊 Emissions by Scope (2021-05 to 2022-04)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 72.3 tonnes CO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 227 tonnes CO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 16.1K tonnes CO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2021-05 to 2022-04 | 16.7K tonnes CO2e |
| 2020-05 to 2021-04 | 4.6K tonnes CO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scopes 1 and 2 (market-based) emissions by 62% from 2019/2020 baseline.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Shoosmiths’ operations (scopes 1 and 2 emissions) to become carbon net zero by 2025.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce absolute scope 1, 2 and 3 Greenhouse Gas Emissions 50% by FY2030 from an FY2020 base year.
- Increase annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 74% in FY2020 to 100% by FY2025.
🔭 Long-term
- Submit proposed net zero target applicable to the entire value chain to the SBTi for validation.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeDiversity & InclusionSocial MobilityCommunity InvestmentPro BonoGovernance