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Ames Construction, Inc.

Ames Construction, Inc., a prominent player in the construction industry, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across various regions, including the Midwest and the West. Founded in 1963, the company has established a strong reputation for its expertise in heavy civil construction, specialising in infrastructure projects such as highways, bridges, and water resources. With a commitment to quality and innovation, Ames Construction offers a range of services, including earthwork, paving, and utility installation. Their unique approach combines advanced technology with skilled craftsmanship, ensuring projects are completed efficiently and to the highest standards. Recognised for their dedication to safety and sustainability, Ames Construction has achieved numerous accolades, solidifying its position as a leader in the construction sector.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Ames Construction, Inc.'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.

21

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.

19

Industry Benchmark

Ames Construction, Inc.'s score of 21 is lower than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Ames Construction, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Ames Construction, Inc. reported carbon emissions of approximately 1,053,000,000 kg CO2e, all of which fall under Scope 1 emissions. This represents a reduction from 2021, when emissions were about 1,116,000,000 kg CO2e, and from 2018, which saw emissions of around 1,240,536,000 kg CO2e. Notably, Ames Construction has not disclosed any Scope 2 or Scope 3 emissions, indicating a focus solely on direct emissions from their operations. Despite the significant reductions in their Scope 1 emissions over the years, Ames Construction has not established specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. This context highlights the company's ongoing commitment to monitoring and potentially addressing its carbon footprint, although further commitments or strategies for future reductions remain unspecified.

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Scope 1
1,240,536,000
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ames Construction, Inc.'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. Ames Construction, Inc. is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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.

Ames Construction, Inc. 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.

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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