Granite Construction
Granite Construction Incorporated, commonly known as Granite, is a leading construction and engineering firm headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1922, the company has established a strong presence across various regions, including the West Coast and parts of the Midwest. Specialising in infrastructure development, Granite focuses on key business areas such as transportation, water resources, and commercial construction. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, Granite offers a range of services, including heavy civil construction, materials production, and environmental solutions. The company is recognised for its unique approach to project management and its dedication to safety and quality. As a prominent player in the construction industry, Granite has achieved numerous accolades, solidifying its position as a trusted partner for complex infrastructure projects nationwide.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Granite Construction'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.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Granite Construction's score of 29 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Granite Construction's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Granite Construction reported total carbon emissions of approximately 233,951,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 23,605,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 22,066,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a continued commitment to monitoring and managing their carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions. Over the past few years, Granite Construction's emissions have shown variability, with Scope 1 emissions increasing from about 135,625,026 kg CO2e in 2019 to 233,951,000 kg CO2e in 2023. Scope 2 emissions have also fluctuated, with a peak of approximately 24,113,000 kg CO2e in 2021, while Scope 3 emissions have been consistently reported, with business travel and employee commute being significant contributors. Despite the lack of specific reduction targets or initiatives disclosed, Granite Construction remains focused on sustainability and climate commitments, aligning with industry standards for emissions reporting. The company continues to engage in practices aimed at reducing its environmental impact, although detailed reduction strategies have not been specified.
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Get Started| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 135,625,025.81 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 99,732,261.58 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 9.07 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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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.
Granite Construction 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.
