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Balfour Beatty LLC Sustainability Profile

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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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49

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.

21

Industry Benchmark

Balfour Beatty LLC's score of 49 is higher than 73% 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 3,288,390,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 217,757,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 34,629,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 3,288,390,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. The total for Scope 1 and 2 combined was about 253,695,000 kg CO2e (location-based). Comparatively, in 2021, the company recorded total emissions of about 3,588,073,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 199,002,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 34,340,000 kg CO2e (market-based). The total for Scope 1 and 2 combined was approximately 240,781,000 kg CO2e (location-based). From 2020 to 2022, Balfour Beatty LLC has shown a reduction in Scope 1 emissions from 162,816,000 kg CO2e in 2020 to 217,757,000 kg CO2e in 2022, indicating a commitment to monitoring and managing their carbon footprint. However, no specific reduction targets or climate pledges have been documented in their current initiatives. It is important to note that Balfour Beatty LLC's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Balfour Beatty plc, which provides a broader context for their climate commitments and performance. The data reflects a comprehensive approach to emissions reporting, aligning with industry standards.

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202020212022
Scope 1
162,816,000
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Scope 2
38,596,000
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Scope 3
3,699,647,000
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0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Balfour Beatty LLC's Industry?

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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.

How Carbon Intensive is Balfour Beatty LLC's Location?

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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.

Balfour Beatty LLC's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Balfour Beatty LLC has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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