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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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Kbr's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

51

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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Kbr's score of 51 is higher than 99% 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 greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 27,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 5,746,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 22,171,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. KBR has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 emissions by 90% by 2034 from a 2023 baseline and to achieve a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions by the same year. Additionally, KBR is committed to sourcing 100% renewable electricity through 2030. Long-term, the company aims to maintain a minimum of 90% reduction in Scope 1 emissions from 2030 to 2050 and achieve zero Scope 2 emissions throughout this period. These commitments align with KBR's strategy to address climate change and contribute to global sustainability efforts, reflecting a proactive approach in the professional services sector.

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2020202120222023
Scope 1
6,514,307.94
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
33,014,232.31
0,000,000
0,000,000
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Scope 3
105,075,238.49
00,000,000.0
00,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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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.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Kbr is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Kbr is committed to some 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.

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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