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Atkins

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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10

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.

8

Industry Benchmark

Atkins's score of 10 is higher than 52% 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 1,012,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 713,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 14,555,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompasses business travel (9,202,000 kg CO2e), employee commuting (4,891,000 kg CO2e), waste generated in operations (396,000 kg CO2e), and upstream transportation and distribution (66,000 kg CO2e). In 2022, Atkins' global emissions were reported at approximately 44,478,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 6,845,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 4,251,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 33,381,000 kg CO2e. The company has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. Atkins' emissions data indicates a focus on addressing Scope 3 emissions, which are often the most challenging to manage. The absence of defined reduction targets suggests that while the company is aware of its emissions profile, it may still be in the early stages of formalising its climate commitments.

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Scope 1
44,940,000
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Scope 2
5,101,000
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Scope 3
34,506,000
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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.

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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

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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