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Atkins

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Atkins, officially known as Atkins Global, is a leading design, engineering, and project management consultancy headquartered in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1938, the company has established a strong presence in various operational regions, including Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific. Specialising in infrastructure, transportation, and environmental services, Atkins is renowned for its innovative solutions that address complex challenges in the built environment. With a commitment to sustainability and technological advancement, Atkins offers a diverse range of services, including engineering design, project management, and consultancy. The firm has achieved notable recognition in the industry, consistently ranking among the top engineering consultancies globally. Its unique approach combines technical expertise with a deep understanding of client needs, positioning Atkins as a trusted partner in delivering transformative projects.

DitchCarbon Score

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23

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Research 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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Atkins's score of 23 is lower than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Atkins's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Atkins reported total carbon emissions of approximately 16,280,000 kg CO2e in Great Britain. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 1,012,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 713,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 14,555,000 kg CO2e. Notably, business travel accounted for about 9,202,000 kg CO2e of these emissions, while employee commuting contributed approximately 4,891,000 kg CO2e. In comparison, their 2019 emissions data indicated a total of approximately 24,967,000 kg CO2e in Great Britain, with Scope 1 emissions at about 1,693,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at around 1,873,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching approximately 21,400,000 kg CO2e. This suggests a significant reduction in total emissions over the four-year period. Atkins has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. However, they are actively engaged in monitoring and reporting their emissions across all three scopes, indicating a commitment to transparency in their environmental impact.

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20192021
Scope 1
38,010
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Scope 2
67,960
00,000
Scope 3
285,710
00,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Atkins's primary industry is Research and development services (73), 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. Atkins is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Atkins 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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