Andrade Gutierrez S.A., often referred to as AG, is a prominent Brazilian conglomerate headquartered in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Founded in 1948, the company has established itself as a leader in the construction and engineering sector, with significant operations across Latin America and beyond. Specialising in infrastructure development, Andrade Gutierrez excels in areas such as civil construction, energy, and telecommunications. The firm is renowned for its innovative approach to large-scale projects, which has earned it a strong market position and numerous accolades over the decades. With a commitment to sustainability and quality, Andrade Gutierrez continues to shape the landscape of modern infrastructure, making it a key player in the global construction industry.
How does Andrade Gutierrez S.A.'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.
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Andrade Gutierrez S.A.'s score of 21 is higher than 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2013, Andrade Gutierrez S.A. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 59,830,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 4,500,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 670,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 52,583,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals major contributions from business travel (3,090,000 kg CO2e), employee commute (1,693,000 kg CO2e), purchased goods and services (1,720,830 kg CO2e), waste generated in operations (5,877,000 kg CO2e), and fuel and energy-related activities (1,420,000 kg CO2e). Despite the substantial emissions reported, Andrade Gutierrez S.A. has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at mitigating their carbon footprint. The absence of documented climate pledges or science-based targets indicates a potential area for improvement in their sustainability strategy. As the company continues to operate within the construction and engineering sectors, addressing these emissions will be crucial for aligning with global climate commitments and enhancing their environmental responsibility.
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Scope 1 | 4,500,000 |
Scope 2 | 670,000 |
Scope 3 | 52,583,000 |
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Andrade Gutierrez S.A. 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.