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Arup

Arup Group Limited, commonly known as Arup, is a global leader in engineering, design, and consultancy services, headquartered in London, GB. Founded in 1946, the firm has established a strong presence across major operational regions, including Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Specialising in infrastructure, buildings, and environmental services, Arup is renowned for its innovative approach to sustainable design and project delivery. The company’s commitment to integrating cutting-edge technology with creative solutions sets it apart in the industry. With a rich history of landmark projects, Arup has consistently positioned itself at the forefront of the engineering sector, earning accolades for its contributions to urban development and sustainability. Its unique blend of technical expertise and collaborative spirit continues to drive its success in shaping a better world.

DitchCarbon Score

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93

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Other Services 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Arup's score of 93 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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Arup's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Arup reported total carbon emissions of approximately 127,765,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 1,216,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 530,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 125,895,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, committing to a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, based on a 2019 baseline. Additionally, Arup aims for a 35% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. Looking towards the future, Arup has pledged to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2040. This commitment aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and includes a near-term target of reducing absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 30% by 2025 from a 2018 baseline. The company is actively working towards these goals, demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainability and climate action in the professional services sector.

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1,107,000
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Scope 2
9,948,000
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Scope 3
167,548,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Arup's primary industry is Other services (93), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Arup is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Arup 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
Reduction Actions

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