Balfour
Balfour Beatty, a leading international infrastructure group, is headquartered in London, UK, with significant operations across the United States, Canada, and various regions in Europe. Founded in 1909, the company has established itself as a key player in the construction and engineering industry, focusing on sectors such as transportation, utilities, and social infrastructure. Balfour Beatty is renowned for its innovative approach to project delivery, offering a diverse range of services including construction, project management, and asset management. The company’s commitment to sustainability and safety sets it apart in a competitive market, enabling it to secure numerous high-profile contracts and partnerships. With a strong market position, Balfour Beatty continues to achieve notable milestones, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted leader in infrastructure development.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Benchmark
Balfour's score of 47 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Balfour's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Balfour Beatty reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4.1 million tonnes CO2e, comprising 132,590 tonnes from Scope 1, 12,134 tonnes from Scope 2, and about 3.97 million tonnes from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. Balfour Beatty has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2020 as the baseline year. Additionally, it aims to cut Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services and investments by 25% within the same timeframe. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions and Scope 3 emissions by 2050. These commitments align with industry standards and reflect Balfour Beatty's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint.
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Add to project2009 | 2010 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Balfour 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.
