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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

How does Arup'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.

64

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.

22

Industry Benchmark

Arup's score of 64 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

99%

Arup's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Arup Group Ltd. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 119,957,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 1,216,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 530,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 118,087,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which primarily stem from business travel and employee commuting. Arup has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by FY2040. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% by FY2030, using FY2019 as the baseline. Additionally, Arup aims to cut absolute Scope 3 emissions by 35% within the same timeframe. Long-term, the company plans to maintain at least a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from FY2030 through FY2040 and achieve a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by FY2040. These commitments align with industry standards and reflect Arup's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint.

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2019202020232024
Scope 1
1,107,000
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0,000,000
000,000
Scope 2
9,948,000
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000,000
000,000
Scope 3
161,445,000
00,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

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 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. Arup is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Arup is committed to some 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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