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Acs Sustainability Profile

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Acs, officially known as ACS Group, is a leading global player in the construction and engineering industry, headquartered in Spain (ES). Founded in 1997, the company has established a strong presence across Europe, the Americas, and Asia, focusing on diverse sectors such as civil engineering, infrastructure development, and industrial services. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, Acs offers a range of core services, including project management, construction, and maintenance, setting itself apart through its advanced technological solutions and expertise. The company has achieved significant milestones, including numerous prestigious awards and recognitions, solidifying its position as a market leader. Acs continues to drive growth and excellence in the construction sector, making it a key player in shaping the future of infrastructure worldwide.

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68

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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Acs's score of 68 is higher than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

82%

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Acs's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, ACS reported total carbon emissions of approximately 8,416,420,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 327,087,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 106,834,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2, market-based), and a significant 8,416,420,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The previous year, 2023, saw total emissions of about 7,681,059,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 328,865,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 144,220,000 kg CO2e (market-based). ACS has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2045. Specific reduction targets include a 35% reduction in Scope 1 emissions by 2030, with an interim goal of at least 15% by 2025, and a 60% reduction in Scope 2 emissions by 2030, with a 30% reduction target by 2025. These targets reflect a long-term strategy to enhance sustainability and reduce greenhouse gas emissions across its operations. The data is not cascaded from any parent organization, and all emissions figures are directly reported by ACS, ensuring transparency in their climate impact assessments.

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Scope 1
1,958,109,100
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000,000,000
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Scope 2
108,612,900
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Scope 3
4,487,900
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0,000,000,000
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How Carbon Intensive is Acs's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Acs's primary industry is Construction Work, which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Acs's Location?

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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 Acs is in ES, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Acs's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Acs's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 10% last year and increased significantly since 2009, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 44% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
44%
Use of Sold Products
24%
Investments
20%
Upstream Leased Assets
4%
Employee Commuting
2%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
2%
Capital Goods
2%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
1%
Business Travel
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Acs's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Acs has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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

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