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Construction Work
US
updated 4 days ago

Black & Veatch

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Black & Veatch Corporation, a leading global engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) company, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1915, the firm has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including North America, Asia, and Europe. Specialising in critical infrastructure sectors such as water, energy, and telecommunications, Black & Veatch is renowned for its innovative solutions and commitment to sustainability. The company offers a diverse range of services, including project management, design, and consulting, which are distinguished by their focus on client collaboration and cutting-edge technology. With a legacy of over a century, Black & Veatch has achieved numerous accolades, solidifying its position as a trusted partner in the industry. Its dedication to delivering resilient infrastructure solutions continues to drive its success in an ever-evolving market.

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55

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

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Black & Veatch's score of 55 is higher than 75% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Black & Veatch's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Black & Veatch reported total carbon emissions of approximately 33,981,000 kg CO2e, comprising 19,622,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 2,324,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 12,035,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marks an increase from 2023, where total emissions were about 23,504,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 7,592,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 4,950,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 10,962,000 kg CO2e. Black & Veatch has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 40% and overall greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, including Scope 3 from business travel, by 20% from a 2019 baseline by the end of 2023. Following this, the company has pledged to achieve net-zero GHG emissions across all scopes by 2025. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, and all figures are reported directly by Black & Veatch. The company is actively working towards its sustainability goals, reflecting a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint in alignment with industry standards.

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Scope 1
3,467,000
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Scope 2
17,856,000
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Scope 3
22,664,000
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00,000,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Black & Veatch'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 Black & Veatch is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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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