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Balfour

Balfour Beatty, a leading international infrastructure group, is headquartered in GB and operates extensively across the UK, the US, and various international markets. 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. Their commitment to sustainability and safety sets them apart, ensuring that projects not only meet client expectations but also contribute positively to the environment and communities. With a strong market position, Balfour Beatty has achieved numerous accolades, reflecting its dedication to excellence and its significant contributions to major infrastructure projects worldwide.

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72

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Construction Work 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.

20

Industry Benchmark

Balfour's score of 72 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Balfour's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Balfour Beatty reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,690,806,000 kg CO2e, comprising 132,590,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 14,646,100 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 3,876,512,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero across all scopes 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, they aim for a 25% reduction in Scope 3 emissions related to purchased goods and services by 2030. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions and Scope 3 emissions by 2050. The company has shown a commitment to sustainability through these initiatives, aligning with industry standards for climate action and contributing to global efforts to mitigate climate change.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Balfour's primary industry is Construction work (45), 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. This request for Balfour is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Balfour is participating in some of the initiatives that 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
Reduction Actions

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