We take responsibility for the green transition

We measure, track, and reduce our climate footprint. Our climate footprint is both an internal responsibility and a benchmark for our contribution to the green transition. It reflects how we organize our activities, prioritize our efforts, and understand our role in society. Since 2019, we have systematically measured, tracked, and worked to reduce our footprint to build a robust data foundation for targets and actions and to ensure transparency about our climate efforts.

The climate accounts are prepared in accordance with the internationally recognized Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol. This ensures consistent and credible reporting of all six greenhouse gases as CO₂ equivalents (CO₂e), categorized as Scope 1 (direct emissions), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy), and Scope 3 (other indirect emissions from our value chain).

Our binding, science-based climate targets

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) – a collaboration between WWF, the UN Global Compact, the World Resources Institute, and CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project) – is a non-profit initiative that builds on the Paris Agreement and the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol. It encourages companies to set binding reduction targets aligned with climate science.

SBTi has become the globally recognized standard for companies setting ambitious, binding greenhouse gas reduction targets. Our climate targets have been validated and approved by SBTi.

We have set a binding near-term science-based target aligned with the Paris Agreement and the 1.5°C pathway.

With 2022 as our base year, we commit to:

• By 2030, reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 70% (market-based methodology).
• By 2028, ensure that 71.8% of suppliers by emissions—covering purchased goods and services and business travel—have joined SBTi and set emission reduction targets.

We continuously monitor our climate targets. They are ambitious because ambition is necessary. While challenges remain, we track developments closely, implement concrete initiatives, and progress step by step in the right direction.

We strive to take green responsibility

In continuation of our climate accounts and joining the Science Based Targets initiative, we have launched a wide range of initiatives to help us contribute to the green transition:

Focus on energy efficiency. We are committed to reducing our electricity, district heating and cooling consumption through energy-efficient operations and conscious choices in our headquarters in Copenhagen and Aarhus. Since 2021, we have hedged almost 100% of our expected annual electric-ity consumption at our locations by purchasing certificates from renewable energy sources. Our headquarters in Copenhagen also has solar panels on the roof.

Furniture and fixtures. For our new headquarters, we prioritize suppliers and products that sup-port the green transition. We assess climate footprint, durability, and potential for circularity. De-signs enable maintenance and replacement of components to extend useful life. Approximately 50% of newly purchased furniture (by unit count) carries the EU Ecolabel, which assesses the full life cycle of the furniture, including impacts on people, the environment, and resources.

Food waste. Our Copenhagen canteen reduces food waste through sorting and the 'Surplus Box' concept, which allows surplus lunch food to be purchased to take home.

Transport policy. Our internal policy guides employees to choose appropriate transport for meet-ings, conferences, and travel between Aarhus and Copenhagen. We provide company bicycles for short trips.

Client work. Beyond reducing our own footprint, we aim to make a positive difference through our customers and business partners. At Poul Schmith/Kammeradvokaten, we advise on all legal aspects of sustainability and ESG—environmental, social, and governance—drawing on experienced advisors across specializations to navigate complex, sector-specific regulations.

Part of a sustainable community

CONCITO. Since 2019, we have been members of the green think tank CONCITO—the first law firm in Denmark to join. Our lawyers have provided pro bono advice to support the climate agenda.

UN Global Compact. We have joined the UN Global Compact, the world's largest voluntary initiative for responsible business. The initiative sets a common framework for communicating companies' progress and commitment to responsible business conduct. This means that as a company, we commit to reporting annually on how we work with the UN Global Compact's 10 principles for responsible business conduct. These principles, which span human rights, labour rights, environment and anti-corruption, form a central foundation for our approach to responsible business.

Our annual Communication on Progress reports and CEO statements are available on the UN Global Compact website.

Legal500 Green Ambassadors. The firm is included in Legal500 Green Ambassadors with several partner profiles. The guide identifies law firms and profiles globally that demonstrate contributions to the green transition, with a holistic focus on advising clients and firms' own sustainability practices and initiatives. See more here.

BREEAM. Our leased Copenhagen office building is BREEAM-certified "Very Good," thanks to our landlord.

Continued transparency and reporting

We see transparency as a natural part of running a responsible business. Therefore, we will continue to report openly on our work across the ESG areas. We will continue to produce our annual climate report, follow up on our Science Based Targets, report according to Real ESG and fulfil our commitments under the UN Global Compact.

Strengthened data foundation. We are strengthening and expanding our data foundation. Our reported data builds on a solid foundation from previous years and is continuously becoming more comprehensive and accurate, including data we collect ourselves and data received from suppliers and other external organizations.