Our Decarbonization Strategy
Here we outline our decarbonization strategy which will be our roadmap to becoming a net zero carbon law firm.
Let us share our thoughts
Let us share our thoughts
Here we outline our decarbonization strategy which will be our roadmap to becoming a net zero carbon law firm.
How It Began Law firms and other professional services providers play a significant role in
Our founder Ben McQuhae was invited to speak as a panelist on the panel discussion
This is the second in our series of thought pieces on carbon markets and is
Our associate Jessica Ha joined Christine Loh from HKUST, Pubudu Abayasiri from CLP, Sam Li
Our founder, Ben McQuhae, was invited to moderate a panel discussion hosted by the Hong
As you may know, central to our commitment to provide legal support only to SDG-aligned
Number of Team Members: 5 including our founderGender Ratio: 3 Males : 2 Females Our
We have taken a significant first step in our decarbonization journey in our first year
We purchased 2,000 tons of carbon credits on a forward basis. Carbon Credit Profile:Project: CORSIA-compliant
Welcome to our first annual Impact Report. We launched Ben McQuhae & Co in 2021
“Our primary motivation was not to set ourselves apart using sustainability as a branding tactic.
Our firm joined a dream team of subject matter experts to respond to a request
Greenwashing is prominent across many sectors and jurisdictions notwithstanding the associated risk of regulatory enforcement,
We purchased 2,000 tons of carbon credits on a forward basis.
Carbon Credit Profile:
Project: CORSIA-compliant solar project in the Kubuqi Desert
Type of carbon credit: China Certified Emission Reduction (CCER)
Nature of carbon credit: Avoidance offset
Vintage: 2016-2020
Read more about Our Carbon Credit Inventory
Period: 1 June 2021 to 31 May 2022
Note: Our firm launched on 8 February 2021 with sustainability initiatives embedded in our business model and internal operations. We have chosen our reporting period to commence from 1 June as we have moved from a temporary office location to our current location at the end of May, and so for the purpose of establishing a comparable baseline, we have chosen 1 June as the start date of our reporting period.
Scope: During the reporting period, our firm operated from one office location in Hong Kong with 4 full-time and 1 part-time staff.
SDG 17 Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development
1 mandate
SDG 16 Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels
1 mandate
SDG 13 Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
3 mandates
Clients and projects that work on setting up the infrastructure of a sustainable economy:
2 mandates
Clients and projects that work on developing sustainable products and/or services that are SDG-aligned, or enables other actors in their sustainability transition:
1 mandate
SDG 12 Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
1 mandate
SDG 9 Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation
3 mandates
Clients and projects that work on setting up the infrastructure of a sustainable economy:
7 mandates
SDG 7 Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all
1 mandate
SDG 4 Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
2 mandates
3 mandates