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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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Hochtief's score of 33 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Hochtief's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Hochtief reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,570,820 kg CO2e, comprising 273,825,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 110,146,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 5,670,820,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a continued commitment to transparency in their emissions reporting across all three scopes. Over the years, Hochtief has demonstrated a fluctuating emissions profile. For instance, in 2019, their total emissions were about 7,396,763 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 430,721,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 164,088,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 7,396,763,000 kg CO2e. The company has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. Despite the lack of formal reduction targets, Hochtief's emissions data suggests a focus on managing their carbon footprint, particularly in Scope 3, which typically represents the largest share of emissions for construction and engineering firms. The company’s ongoing efforts to monitor and report emissions align with industry standards, reflecting a commitment to sustainability and climate responsibility.
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 4,649,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 236,365,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 3,763,298,000 | 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 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Hochtief is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
