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Balfour Beatty LLC

Balfour Beatty LLC, a prominent player in the construction and engineering sector, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across North America. Founded in 1909, the company has established itself as a leader in infrastructure development, specialising in construction, project management, and engineering services. Balfour Beatty is renowned for its innovative approach to delivering complex projects, including transportation, utilities, and commercial developments. The firm’s commitment to sustainability and safety sets it apart in the industry, ensuring high-quality outcomes for clients. With a strong market position, Balfour Beatty has achieved numerous accolades, reflecting its dedication to excellence and community impact.

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43

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 Beatty LLC's score of 43 is higher than 97% 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 Beatty LLC's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Balfour Beatty LLC reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,538,390,000 kg CO2e, comprising 217,757,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 35,938,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (location-based), and 3,288,390,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The total emissions for Scope 1 and 2 combined were about 253,695,000 kg CO2e. In 2021, the company recorded total emissions of around 2,588,073,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 199,002,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (location-based) at 41,779,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at 3,588,073,000 kg CO2e. The combined total for Scope 1 and 2 was approximately 240,781,000 kg CO2e. For 2020, Balfour Beatty's emissions were reported at about 3,699,647,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions of 162,816,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (location-based) at 42,701,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at 3,699,647,000 kg CO2e. The total for Scope 1 and 2 combined was approximately 205,517,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Balfour Beatty has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for further clarity on their long-term sustainability strategies. The company operates within an industry increasingly focused on reducing carbon footprints, highlighting the importance of establishing measurable climate goals.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Balfour Beatty LLC'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 Beatty LLC is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Balfour Beatty LLC is not participating in any 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
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