Norton Rose Fulbright LLP — full event log

Every event we have on file across every reporting year. The Data-by-year tab summarises the top 10 per year; this page shows them all.

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2024· 16 events

Social Impact Law SA 2024 Annual Report – SDG-aligned community initiativesData confidence — high

Norton Rose Fulbright South Africa's Social Impact Law department published its 2024 annual report documenting pro bono legal services, community outreach, and CSI activities aligned with multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals including SDGs 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15 and 16.

sustainability_report p.19

Primary: Office electricity decarbonisation via green tariffs and certified buildingsData confidence — high

Scope 2 market-based emissions fell 91% from 2019 (4,334 tCO2e) to 2024 (393 tCO2e), driven by 85.3% of EMEA electricity on 100% renewable green tariffs and occupancy of LEED Platinum/Gold and BREEAM Excellent rated buildings.

sustainability_report p.42

Primary: Cloud migration of data centres (IT decarbonisation)Data confidence — high

Multi-year cloud strategy migrated email, voice, collaboration to Microsoft 365, document management to iManage cloud, and on-premise infrastructure to Microsoft Azure. Achieved 93% reduction in emissions (equivalent to 328 MtCO2e per year) by using Microsoft's hosting versus own data centres, and decommissioned 326 pieces of physical hardware (servers, switches, firewalls).

sustainability_report p.47

Dependent: Supplier engagement on science-based targetsData confidence — high

31% of the top 200 suppliers (by spend) had already set or committed to setting targets with the SBTi as of 2025. The firm aims to move towards supplier-specific method for Purchased Goods & Services and Capital Goods Scope 3 categories to improve data quality.

sustainability_report p.42

Primary: Circular packaging and single-use waste reduction in officesData confidence — high

London office partnered with CauliBox in August 2024, a reusable food container system. ~85% of takeaway meals now served in a reusable container; 36,915 disposable cups and containers saved as of February 2025. Each CauliBox use saves an estimated 237.5g CO2.

sustainability_report p.46

Primary: Sustainable hardware procurement and reuseData confidence — high

Procured over 2,000 new Dell laptops shipped with 50% recycled cobalt batteries, recycled aluminium/magnesium/glass, EPEAT Gold Climate+ registered, and 100% recyclable packaging. Two-thirds of EMEA estate replaced; remaining laptops in good condition rebuilt to Windows 11 to extend life. Old equipment donated to local schools and charities (SeniorApp Foundation, North East Law Centre).

sustainability_report p.47

Move from GHG Protocol Scope 3 Evaluator factorsaffects scope 3 co2eData confidence — high

GHG Protocol Scope 3 Evaluator emission factors used for spend-based Purchased Goods & Services and Capital Goods have been decommissioned; firm plans to move to new methodology from 2024 onwards and may recalculate baseline.

sustainability_report p.14

Primary: Business travel reduction via new travel policyData confidence — high

Scope 3 business travel is a focus area. Travel Manager Sarah Scanes is working with the Sustainability Core team to introduce a travel policy that focuses on financial and traveller wellbeing as well as the planet, aiming to reduce unnecessary carbon emissions through travel services.

sustainability_report p.22

Primary: Scope 3 data quality improvement (purchased goods & capital goods)Data confidence — high

The firm aims to move from GHG Protocol Scope 3 Evaluator spend-based factors (now decommissioned) towards the supplier-specific method for Purchased Goods & Services and Capital Goods categories, improving primary data and completeness for the dominant Scope 3 categories.

sustainability_report p.14

SBTi-validated near and long-term net-zero targets approvedaffects net zero target yearData confidence — high

Norton Rose Fulbright LLP has approved near and long-term science-based emissions reduction targets with the SBTi. Net-zero by 2040 across value chain. Near-term: reduce absolute scope 1&2 GHG emissions 75% by 2030 from 2019 base year; reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 46.2% by 2030. Long-term: 90% reduction in scopes 1, 2 and 3 by 2040.

sustainability_report p.42

Homeworking emissions added to Scope 3 in 2024affects scope 3 co2eData confidence — high

2024 Scope 3 includes homeworking emissions for the first time; these were not captured in 2019 baseline and are excluded from science-based target progress measurement.

sustainability_report p.43

EcoVadis Gold medal achieved (advanced from Bronze)Data confidence — high

Awarded a Gold medal by EcoVadis in March 2025, having advanced from Bronze in 2024. Top 5% sustainability rating.

sustainability_report p.7

Save the Children partnership extended for 3 more yearsData confidence — high

2024 marked the end of the three-year strategic charitable partnership with Save the Children, extended for a further three years. Becoming a critical partner of Save the Children's Emergency Fund.

sustainability_report p.60

Independent third-party limited assurance of GHG emissionsData confidence — high

Scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions verified by an independent third party to a limited level of assurance, per ISO 14064-3:2019 standard against GHG Protocol Corporate Standard.

sustainability_report p.43

100% renewable electricity green tariff covers 85.3% of EMEA electricityData confidence — high

85.3% of electricity across EMEA is purchased on a 100% renewable energy green tariff. Ten office buildings hold leading environmental certificates including LEED Platinum (Frankfurt, Singapore, Shanghai, Dubai), LEED Gold (Bangkok, Dusseldorf), BREEAM Excellent (Amsterdam, Brussels, Warsaw) and BEAM PLUS Platinum (Hong Kong), supporting low-carbon electricity sourcing.

sustainability_report p.42

Reforestation via PrintReleaf partnershipData confidence — med

Since UK offices partnered with PrintReleaf in September 2022, 1,262 trees have been reforested (as of February 2025) to offset paper consumption. The firm has not disclosed durable removal purchases (DAC, BECCS, biochar); reforestation is the primary nature-based mechanism referenced.

sustainability_report p.42

2023· 8 events

First external limited assurance on GHG inventoryData confidence — high

2023 Scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions verified by independent third party to limited level of assurance against ISO 14064-3:2019 and GHG Protocol Corporate Accounting Standard.

sustainability_report p.14

76% renewable electricity via green tariffs across EMEAData confidence — high

In 2023, 76% of the firm's electricity across EMEA was purchased on a 100% renewable energy green tariff. The firm also occupies buildings with leading environmental certifications including LEED Platinum (Frankfurt, Singapore, Shanghai, Dubai), LEED Gold (Bangkok), BREEAM Excellent (Amsterdam, Brussels) and BEAM Plus Final Platinum (Hong Kong). The new Dubai office at ICD Brookfield Place is the tallest and largest LEED Platinum building in EMEA.

sustainability_report p.13

Olive tree adoption and PrintRelief reforestationData confidence — high

In 2023 Norton Rose Fulbright adopted a grove of 100 abandoned olive trees in Tuscany through Ager Oliva, with up to 60kg CO2 offset per saved tree and ~15 tonnes absorbed per hectare per year. Since UK offices partnered with PrintRelief in September 2022, 606 trees had been reforested as of March 2024. These are nature-based offset/avoidance activities rather than durable engineered removals.

sustainability_report p.17

Primary: Office energy efficiency and sustainable workspacesData confidence — high

The firm embeds ESG into its EMEA property strategy, selecting low-carbon, high-wellbeing buildings. 8 buildings hold leading environmental certificates (LEED Platinum/Gold, BREEAM Excellent, BEAM Plus). The 2023 Dubai relocation to ICD Brookfield Place delivered improved energy and water efficiency. London building team is implementing energy efficiency measures alongside a zero waste to landfill policy.

sustainability_report p.18

SBTi-validated near and long-term targetsaffects scope 1 co2eData confidence — high

Norton Rose Fulbright EMEA received SBTi validation of near and long-term science-based targets: reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 75% by 2030 from a 2019 base year; reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 46.2% by 2030; reduce scope 1, 2 and 3 by 90% by 2040; net zero by 2040.

sustainability_report p.13

Updated Scope 3 methodology after GHG Protocol Evaluator decommissionedaffects scope 3 co2eData confidence — high

In 2023, the GHG Protocol Scope 3 Evaluator tool was decommissioned. Methodology updated for Scope 3 spend-based data (Purchased Goods & Services and Capital Goods) using more accurate emission factors. Triggered recalculation of 2019 baseline. SBTi informed; targets not compromised.

sustainability_report p.43

EcoVadis Bronze medalData confidence — high

Awarded bronze medal by EcoVadis in 2023 for performance in sustainability and responsible business categories.

sustainability_report p.5

Dependent: Supplier engagement and Supplier PrinciplesData confidence — high

In 2023, 20% of the firm's top 200 suppliers (by spend) had already or were committed to setting SBTi targets. The firm launched Supplier Principles as the foundation for supplier engagement and is working with suppliers to set stretching sustainability KPIs and roll out new initiatives. The procurement team works to reduce natural resource use, packaging, and energy consumption of IT products.

sustainability_report p.13

2022· 1 event

Joined UN Global CompactData confidence — high

In September 2022, Norton Rose Fulbright joined the UN Global Compact, committing to integrate its Ten Principles into operations.

sustainability_report p.7