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Pinsent Masons embarks on new carbon emissions target
Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has its sights set on a new goal to cut absolute global carbon emissions by at least 50 per cent by 2030.
Emma Musgrave
In order to formalise the goal, Pinsent Masons undertook a 12-month audit of its greenhouse gas inventory to calculate its global carbon footprint and science-based targets in line with methodology provided by the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi).
Pinsent Masons’ goal of cutting global carbon emissions has now been verified by the SBTi and sees the firm commit to reducing absolute global greenhouse gas emissions by financial year 2030, from a base year of FY2019.
As part of the goal, the SBTi has approved an additional target for the firm to source 100 per cent renewable electricity across its global estate by 2030.
The firm’s new strategy comes in line with its commitment to reducing environmental impact and goal in supporting clients in tackling climate crisis.
“As a firm that advises on ground breaking low carbon projects and supports clients as they navigate sustainability and climate concerns, implementing our own science-based targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in line with the Paris Agreement was a natural next step for us,” said John Cleland, managing partner of Pinsent Masons.
“We recognise that operating a 26 office global network with a 3,600 workforce has significant environmental implications and want to implement real, tangible changes that have a positive impact.
“We are proud of the progress we have made to date, but we know we cannot become complacent and remain committed to playing our part in mitigating climate risk. This helps us focus our efforts in order to achieve this.”
Emma Musgrave
Emma Musgrave (née Ryan) is the managing editor, professional services at Momentum Media.
Emma has worked for Momentum Media since 2015, including five years spent as the editor of the company's legal brand - Lawyers Weekly. Throughout her time at Momentum, she has been responsible for breaking some of the biggest stories in corporate Australia. In addition, she has produced exclusive multimedia and event content related to the company's respective brands and audiences.
Prior to joining Momentum Media, Emma worked in breakfast radio, delivering news to the Central West region of NSW, before taking on a radio journalist role at Southern Cross Austereo, based in Townsville, North Queensland.
She holds a Bachelor of Communications (Journalism) degree from Charles Sturt University.
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