Shoosmiths

Escalate the pace of change. Share and learn from best practice on the route to net zero Collaboration with our stakeholders including clients, suppliers, other organisations I would like to discuss with the co-ordinator potential opportunities.

Shoosmiths aims to become net zero by 2040 with near-term and long-term science based targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

The pledge is aligned with our net zero strategy and commitments. By being part of initiatives such as these we hope to both learn from other pledge signatories and to share best practice.

• We produce annual energy and carbon reports within our annual Directors’ Reports in line with the Companies (Directors’ Report) and Limited Liability Partnerships (Energy and Carbon Report) Regulations. We publish annual Carbon Reduction Plans aligned with PPN06/21 and also include carbon footprint data and progress against targets in our annual ESG and Impact Reports. We have undertaken energy efficiency audits in 2023 in line with the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme Regulations with declarations to be made to the Environment Agency by 5 June 2024 compliance deadline. •Our latest published 2022/2023 carbon footprint data showed 16% reductions achieved 2022/2023 versus 2021/2022 for both total scope 1, scope 2 (location-based), scope 3 emissions and total scope 1, scope 2 (market-based), scope 3 emissions. We have forecast we are on track to meet our targets. In 2022/2023 93% of electricity usage came from renewable energy contracts. In addition, the two Shoosmiths locations using gas had 100% of gas usage covered by a 100% biomethane gas contract. Measuring scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions datat includes reporting both scope 2 market-based and location-based electricity related emissions, and within scope 3 reporting on emissions associated with our purchased goods and services, capital goods, waste (including water), commute to work, home working and hotel stays. • • Flexible working based on output not occupancy ethos. • We operate a sustainable travel policy which includes an internal carbon levy charged against all business flights. Relevant Website links: https://www.shoosmiths.com/our-responsibility/corporate-responsibility https://www.shoosmiths.com/insights/research-reports/investing-in-tomorrow-esg-report https://www.shoosmiths.co.uk/expertise/sectors/energy-and-infrastructure https://www.shoosmiths.com/expertise/resources/esg-360

2022/2023 Carbon Reduction Plan provides details of progress and plans and can be viewed at: https://www.shoosmiths.com/-/media/download-documents/cr-policies/shoosmiths-carbon-reduction-plan-2022-2023.pdf . Our 2022/2023 achievements which can be viewed at: https://www.shoosmiths.com/insights/news/shoosmiths-makes-strides-towards-environmental-goals-with-validated-targets-and-carbon-reduction

• Continue to review opportunities to reduce carbon emissions associated with our operations. • Achieve and maintain 100% renewable energy for electricity and gas. • Continue to engage with our supply chain encouraging the measurement and reporting of emissions associated with our business and the setting of science-based emissions reduction targets that lead to reductions in suppliers’ scopes 1 and 2 emissions. • Raising awareness and upskilling our staff to demonstrate the opportunities associated with progressing our net zero aspirations.