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title: Sustainability | Opus 2
description: Opus 2 is taking a focused and pragmatic approach to putting sustainability at the core of our business. Learn more about what Opus 2 is doing to meet its goals.
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# Sustainability

Opus 2 is committed to driving sustainability—both in the solutions we deliver and within our business.

We take a focused and pragmatic approach which makes sustainability efforts more approachable and tangible for our clients and our team. Explore what Opus 2 is doing to meet our goals.

EcoVadis

EcoVadis is an independent sustainability assessment that considers a company’s material impacts based on four key areas: environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement.

Ranking in the top 8 percent, Opus 2 earned an [**EcoVadis Gold Medal.**](https://support.ecovadis.com/hc/en-us/articles/210460227-Understanding-EcoVadis-Medals)  We're proud that our scores were in the 93+ percentile. And, we will continue to maintain and improve in all four key areas.

*Last assessment date: December 2023*

![Gold Medal Badge-2](https://5553909.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Gold%20Medal%20Badge-2.png?width=450&height=270&name=Gold%20Medal%20Badge-2.png)

Science Based Targets

The [**Science Based Targets initiative**](https://sciencebasedtargets.org/) (SBTi) helps businesses establish a defined path to reduce emissions in alignment with the Paris Agreement.

In 2023, Opus 2 extended our commitment to carbon reduction by adopting targets approved by the SBTi. By 2030, we will have reduced our Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 46 percent. And, we will continually measure and reduce our Scope 3 emissions.

![Science Based Targets](https://5553909.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Science%20Based%20Targets.jpg?width=700&height=337&name=Science%20Based%20Targets.jpg)

Campaign for Greener Arbitrations

The [**Campaign for Greener Arbitrations**](https://www.greenerarbitrations.com/) is an initiative to reduce the carbon footprint of international arbitrations.

As a founding member, Opus 2 built the organization's website and now hosts and supports it. Additionally, Opus 2 Business Development Director, Taryn Auchecorne, serves on the global steering committee as well as the marketing and content task force.

![Greener Arbitration](https://5553909.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Greener%20Arbitration.jpg?width=700&height=337&name=Greener%20Arbitration.jpg)

Greener Litigation

The [**Greener Litigation Pledge**](https://greenerlitigation.org/)** **is an initiative to reduce the environmental impact of dispute resolution.

Opus 2 is a founding signatory and steering committee member committed to supporting litigation stakeholders as they adopt environmentally-friendly practices. Additionally, Carlos Carvalho, Senior Business Development Consultant leads the Greener Litigation Court Technology Group.

![Greener Litigation](https://5553909.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Greener%20Litigation.jpg?width=700&height=337&name=Greener%20Litigation.jpg)

UN Global Compact Network UK

The [**UN Global Compact**](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/) is the world's largest corporate sustainability initiative, whose participants are committed to building a sustainable future.

Opus 2 is a proud signatory of the UN Global Compact. We incorporated the UN Global Compact's principles on human rights, labor standards, environment, and anti-corruption into our business strategy, company culture, and day-to-day operations.

*Joined in 2023.*

![UN Global Compact Network UK](https://5553909.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Opus2_Banner1.png?width=1350&height=650&name=Opus2_Banner1.png)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

The [**UN Sustainable Development Goals**](https://sdgs.un.org/goals) (SDGs) are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that by 2030 all people enjoy peace and prosperity.

Of these goals, Opus 2 prioritizes the three areas where we have the best opportunity to drive change and make an impact; industry, innovation and infrastructure, climate action, and responsible consumption and production.

![UN Sustainable Development Goals](https://5553909.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled-1-Jul-04-2022-12-42-05-66-PM-1.png?width=499&height=186&name=Untitled-1-Jul-04-2022-12-42-05-66-PM-1.png)

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