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Construction Work
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Balfour

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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.

22

Industry Benchmark

Balfour's score of 72 is higher than 85% 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 2024, Balfour Beatty reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,000,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 130,878,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 12,826,000 kg CO2e (market-based). The most substantial impact came from Scope 3 emissions, which reached approximately 5,753,125,000 kg CO2e, primarily from purchased goods and services. Balfour Beatty has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2020 baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 25% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by 2030. Long-term goals include achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, with a further commitment to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% and Scope 3 emissions by 90% by the same year. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Balfour Beatty's commitment to sustainable practices within the construction and engineering sector. The company is actively working towards these goals, demonstrating a proactive approach to mitigating climate change impacts.

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Scope 1
283,821,000
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Scope 2
74,162,000
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Scope 3
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

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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.

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. 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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