Hochtief
Hochtief Aktiengesellschaft, commonly known as Hochtief, is a leading global construction and engineering company headquartered in Essen, Germany. Founded in 1874, Hochtief has established a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Australia, specialising in infrastructure, building construction, and project management. The company is renowned for its innovative approach to large-scale projects, including transportation systems, commercial buildings, and public infrastructure. Hochtief's commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge technology sets it apart in the competitive construction industry. With a rich history of milestones, including significant contributions to iconic structures worldwide, Hochtief has solidified its position as a market leader, consistently delivering high-quality services and solutions that meet the evolving needs of clients and communities.
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Hochtief's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Hochtief reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,986,444,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 215,100,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 57,928,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 6,713,416,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a substantial reliance on indirect emissions, particularly from purchased goods and services, which accounted for about 2,767,472,000 kg CO2e. Hochtief has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions across all scopes by 2045. Specifically, the company targets achieving net zero for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2050, with an interim goal of reducing Scope 1 emissions by at least 20% and Scope 2 emissions by at least 35% compared to a 2019 baseline by 2030. Additionally, Hochtief aims for a 50% reduction in combined Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, alongside a 27.5% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by the same year. These commitments reflect Hochtief's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint, aligning with industry standards for sustainability and environmental responsibility.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,007,542,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 207,508,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 4,495,768,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Hochtief is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
