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.
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Arup's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Arup reported total carbon emissions of approximately 123,421,000 kg CO2e globally, with specific breakdowns of 970,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 613,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 121,838,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which included 22,538,000 kg CO2e from business travel. In the UK, their Scope 2 emissions were reported at about 2,507,000 kg CO2e for the same year. Arup has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, relative to a 2019 baseline. They also target a 35% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. By 2040, Arup aims to achieve net-zero emissions across all scopes, with a long-term goal of maintaining at least a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from the 2019 baseline. As of 2024, Arup's emissions are reported to be 14% lower than their 2019 baseline, indicating progress towards their net-zero target by 2030. The company is a signatory of the Amazon Climate Pledge and has committed to science-based targets through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,107,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 9,948,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 167,548,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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