Public Profile

John Laing

John Laing Group plc, commonly referred to as John Laing, is a prominent player in the infrastructure and project management sector, headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1848, the company has evolved significantly, focusing on the development and investment in essential public infrastructure across various regions, including the UK, Europe, and North America. Specialising in public-private partnerships (PPPs), John Laing offers unique services in project development, asset management, and investment in infrastructure projects. Their commitment to sustainability and innovation sets them apart in the industry. With a strong market position, John Laing has achieved notable milestones, including successful delivery of numerous high-profile projects, reinforcing their reputation as a leader in the infrastructure domain.

DitchCarbon Score

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33

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Services Auxiliary to Financial Intermediation 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.

30

Industry Benchmark

John Laing's score of 33 is higher than 70% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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John Laing's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, John Laing reported total carbon emissions of approximately 86,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 24,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based). This marks a reduction from 2022, where emissions were about 100,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and approximately 29,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based). The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data for 2023, but in 2021, Scope 3 emissions were reported at approximately 317,940 kg CO2e. John Laing has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been outlined in the available data. The company continues to focus on transparency in its emissions reporting, adhering to industry standards for climate accountability.

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32,700
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Scope 2
80,200
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Scope 3
1,831,900
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. John Laing's primary industry is Services auxiliary to financial intermediation (67), 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 John Laing is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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John Laing 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.

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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