Case study
Advancing climate leadership in the legal sector
Legal
Large Business
Mishcon de Reya, a pioneering law firm with a strong commitment to addressing climate change and reducing their environmental impact.
About Mishcon de Reya
As a founding member of the Greener Litigation Pledge, Legal Charter 1.5, SMI Legal Taskforce, and a signatory to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), Mishcon de Reya is dedicated to actively working tow
Location
UK (international presence)
Company size
1,450+ fte
Industry
Legal services
Use case
Climate leadership, stakeholder engagement, emissions reduction
Services used
Carbon footprinting
The issue
Wanted to align operational and advisory practices with climate action.
The challenges
Mishcon de Reya faced significant challenges in capturing comprehensive Scope 3 data across their complex international operations, requiring detailed analysis of their supply chain and client-related emissions. They also needed to ensure proper ESG alignment throughout their organisation while developing clear communications about their climate commitments to diverse stakeholders including clients, employees, and industry partners.
The solution
Mishcon de Reya developed a GHG Protocol-aligned carbon footprint measurement system to accurately assess their emissions across all scopes. They created a comprehensive net-zero strategy with specific reduction targets and implementation timelines. The firm invested in verified carbon removal projects to address their residual emissions while working on reduction initiatives. Additionally, they took a leadership role in legal sector advocacy, working to drive industry-wide adoption of sustainable practices through their involvement in key coalitions and pledges.
The results
Mishcon de Reya successfully established science-based targets aligned with the Paris Agreement, providing a clear framework for their emissions reduction efforts. They implemented a comprehensive strategy to offset their residual emissions through verified carbon removal projects. The firm has extended their impact beyond their own operations by actively influencing the wider legal sector through leadership in the Greener Litigation initiative and participation in the Legal Taskforce, helping to drive industry-wide change. Their approach has strengthened their position as a sustainability leader within the legal profession.
"Ecologi has been instrumental in supporting us on our journey to enhance our data capturing and analysis in relation to our GHG emissions to understand our full impact and how we aim to reduce them on our journey to net zero."
Jasmine Henricson, Sustainability Lead
