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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Balfour's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Balfour Beatty reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 130,878,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 12,826,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 5,753,125,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, aiming for a 42% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2020 baseline, and a long-term goal of achieving net zero emissions for these scopes by 2045. Additionally, Balfour Beatty is committed to reducing Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by 25% by 2030. In 2023, Balfour Beatty's emissions were reported at approximately 4,000,000 kg CO2e, with 132,590,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 12,134,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 3,876,512,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. The company has also committed to a long-term target of reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90% by 2050, alongside a similar 90% reduction target for Scope 3 emissions. Balfour Beatty's climate commitments are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which recognises their targets as consistent with the reductions required to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The company is actively working towards these goals, demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainability within the construction and engineering sector.
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| 2010 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 283,821,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 74,162,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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