Our commitment to net zero

Mills & Reeve is committed to minimising our impact on the environment.

We promote environmental sustainability in all aspects of our operations and recognise our responsibility for guardianship of the environment.

We're making the following commitments to achieve ambitious emissions reduction targets to restrict warming to less than 1.5°C.

In November 2024 we submitted our emissions reduction targets for validation to the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi).

Our near-term reductions include:

  • 55% reduction in scopes 1 and 2 by 2033 compared to 2023 baseline
  • 33% reduction in scope 3 by 2033 compared to 2023 baseline 

Our long-term reduction target is to achieve net zero by 2050, if not sooner.

We’ve also committed to re-modelling our targets within the next 5 years, including:

  • Publishing our full greenhouse gas emissions data annually
  • Purchasing certified carbon offsets equivalent to our remaining emissions once we’ve reached net zero
  • Completing our annual carbon footprint calculation in accordance with the requirements of the relevant net zero protocol

Our baseline emissions are based on calculations produced and validated by Net Zero Now, which covers the period of our financial year June - May.

Emissions referred to cover scopes 1, 2 and 3 for both this baseline year and current reporting year are calculated following a market-based methodology.

Communicating our progress

To demonstrate our commitment to transparency and advocacy, we'll publish the validated annual footprint, targets, action taken and progress towards reaching net zero every year.

Our Carbon Reduction Plan and Environment Policy support these commitments - these can be viewed here:

We've committed to make significant changes in our business to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions across all three scopes. You can find a detailed timeline of our plans in our net zero roadmap.

A more detailed action plan is being developed alongside our wider sustainability strategy, this will set out how the targets will be met which will be approved by the Board and implemented and overseen by our Sustainability Steering Group.

Sustainability reports

Read our sustainability reports for a more comprehensive snapshot of our current operations.

 

Achieving more for nature's recovery

We've teamed up with client Albanwise Environment, a nature recovery and land management company, to embark on the first step in a nature conservation project.

Sustainability partnerships

We've partnered with Aston University to produce sustainable biochar furniture for our Birmingham office. Watch how we turned trash into pots...