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Kbr

KBR, Inc., commonly referred to as KBR, is a prominent global engineering and construction firm headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1901, KBR has established itself as a leader in the aerospace, defence, and energy sectors, with significant operations across North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region. The company offers a diverse range of services, including project management, engineering, and technology solutions, which are distinguished by their innovative approach and commitment to sustainability. KBR's expertise in complex project execution and its focus on advanced technologies have positioned it as a trusted partner for both government and commercial clients. With a rich history of key milestones, KBR continues to achieve notable success, reinforcing its market position as a frontrunner in delivering high-quality solutions tailored to meet the evolving needs of its clients.

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56

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Benchmark

Kbr's score of 56 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Kbr's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, KBR, Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 27,156,000 kg CO2e, comprising 5,746,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 22,171,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marks a significant reduction from 2022, where emissions were about 29,602,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 8,602,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 20,704,000 kg CO2e. KBR has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 GHG emissions by 90% by 2034 from a 2023 baseline. Additionally, KBR plans to source 100% renewable electricity annually through 2030 and reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 42% by 2034. Long-term goals include maintaining a minimum of 90% absolute Scope 1 GHG emissions reductions from 2030 through 2050 and achieving zero absolute Scope 2 GHG emissions during the same period. Furthermore, KBR aims to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 90% by 2050, all from a 2023 base year. These targets reflect KBR's commitment to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change.

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Scope 1
6,514,307.94
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Scope 2
33,014,232.31
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Scope 3
105,075,238.49
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Kbr's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Kbr is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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