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Veidekke

Veidekke ASA, headquartered in Norway, is a prominent player in the construction and property development industry. Founded in 1936, the company has established a strong presence across Scandinavia, with significant operations in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. Veidekke is renowned for its diverse portfolio, which includes building construction, civil engineering, and asphalt production, setting it apart through a commitment to sustainability and innovation. With a focus on high-quality craftsmanship and customer satisfaction, Veidekke has achieved notable milestones, including recognition for its environmentally friendly practices and community engagement. As one of the largest construction companies in Norway, Veidekke continues to lead the market, driven by its core values of collaboration and responsibility, making it a trusted partner in the industry.

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83

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Construction Work 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.

20

Industry Benchmark

Veidekke's score of 83 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Veidekke's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Veidekke ASA reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 122,537,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes 60,149,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 44,308,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 122,537,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Veidekke has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2045, using 2018 and 2020 as base years. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2018 base year. Additionally, it aims to cut Scope 3 emissions, which encompass purchased goods and services, fuel-and energy-related activities, and business travel, by 50% by 2030 from a 2020 base year. For long-term goals, Veidekke is committed to a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2045, as well as a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by the same year. These targets include biogenic emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks, aligning with industry standards for climate action.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Veidekke's primary industry is Construction work (45), which is 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 Veidekke is in NO, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Veidekke is participating in some 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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