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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.

34

Industry Benchmark

Balfour's score of 72 is higher than 87% 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 130,878,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 12,826,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and a significant 5,753,125,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a comprehensive approach to emissions reporting, covering all three scopes. The company has set ambitious targets, aiming for a 42% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2020 baseline, and a commitment to achieve net zero emissions for these scopes by 2045. Additionally, Balfour Beatty plans to reduce Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by 25% by 2030. In 2023, Balfour Beatty's emissions were approximately 132,590,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 12,134,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and 3,876,512,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. The company has consistently reported its emissions, demonstrating transparency and accountability in its climate commitments. Balfour Beatty's long-term strategy includes a target to achieve net zero across all scopes by 2050, with a significant reduction of 90% in Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by the same year. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the company's commitment to sustainable practices within the construction and engineering sector.

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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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