Balfour Beatty, a leading name in the engineering services sector, is headquartered in GB and operates extensively across the UK and internationally. Founded in 1909, the company has established itself as a key player in infrastructure development, offering a diverse range of services including construction, project management, and engineering consultancy.
Balfour Beatty is renowned for its commitment to innovation and sustainability, delivering unique solutions that enhance the built environment. With a strong market position, the company has achieved numerous accolades, reflecting its dedication to quality and safety in large-scale projects. As a trusted partner in the engineering industry, Balfour Beatty continues to shape the future of infrastructure with its expertise and forward-thinking approach.
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Balfour’s score of 95 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Engineering Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Engineering Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 14% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Balfour's reported carbon emissions
Balfour Beatty's latest reported greenhouse gas emissions for 2025 were approximately 4.52 billion kg CO2e. This total comprises Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. For the 2025 reporting year: * Scope 1 emissions were approximately 132 million kg CO2e. * Scope 2 emissions (market-based) were approximately 8.36 million kg CO2e. * Scope 3 emissions totalled approximately 3.99 billion kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services being the largest contributor at approximately 3.68 billion kg CO2e. Balfour Beatty has set ambitious climate commitments: * **Near-term targets:** A 42% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by 2030, using a 2020 baseline. They also aim for a 25% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by 2030. * **Long-term targets:** The company is committed to achieving net-zero Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by 2045, and net-zero across all scopes (Scope 1, 2, and 3) by 2050. These targets are aligned with a 1.5°C warming pathway, as validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
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Balfour’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
4 goals2045
42% reduction in all scopes
42% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by 20301 Net zero Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by 20452 Net zero Scope 1, 2 and 3 carbon e…
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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