Osborne Clarke announces commitment to Science Based Targets as part of Net Zero Strategy - Committing to near and long-term carbon reduction targets

In the spirit of the Only One Earth World Environment Day celebration next week, Osborne Clarke is announcing its commitment to science based targets in the UK. In committing to both a near-term target and the long-term SBTi Net Zero Standard, it is one of only a few UK firms that have made similar commitments. 
 
Osborne Clarke has submitted a near-term target to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to reduce its carbon emissions by 50% across all scopes by 2030. In addition, the firm commits to setting a long-term target within 24 months, to reach net zero carbon by 2050 at the latest in line with SBTi Net Zero Standard, which is a 90% reduction across all scopes. In doing so, the firm has also joined the Business Ambition for 1.5°C and UNFCCC Race to Zero campaign.

We're a socially responsible firm that cares about the impact we make in the world. Building a sustainable business is something we've been passionate about for more than 20 years, and investing in our Net Zero strategy was the next step in progressing our efforts. We're proud to be one of the first firms to make both near and long-term commitments to deep decarbonisation targets, meeting the needs of our clients, people and communities."

Ray Berg, Osborne Clarke's UK Managing Partner

• Establishing a Sustainability Steering Group. Made up of Partners and senior leadership and reporting to the Executive Board, the group sets the firm's strategic approach to sustainability and carbon reduction, monitoring and assuring progress and performance. 
• Launching #OCPlanet employee network. The network has a key role in shaping and delivering the firm's sustainability and carbon reduction strategy and action plan, and represents the interests of employees as a key internal stakeholder group for sustainability matters. 
• Creating a new role and appointing a sustainability manager. Mary Lavin joined Osborne Clarke at the end of 2021 to strengthen the firm's capability to develop and deliver on its sustainability agenda. Working as part of the Inclusion and CSR team, Mary supports both #OCPlanet and the Sustainability Steering Group.

 
Being a responsible and ethical business and employer underpins Osborne Clarke's business strategy. The Osborne Clarke For Good framework is the firm's way of ensuring it's a good corporate citizen, a good employer and a good business. The firm's sustainability commitments are managed through the Osborne Clarke for Good framework.