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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.

21

Industry Benchmark

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. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 19,622,000 kg CO2e, with mobile combustion contributing approximately 6,171,000 kg CO2e and stationary combustion accounting for about 13,451,000 kg CO2e. Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity were approximately 2,324,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 3 emissions totalled around 12,035,000 kg CO2e, primarily driven by business travel at about 9,010,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, the company reported total emissions of about 23,504,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 7,592,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at about 4,950,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching around 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 emissions (including Scope 3 business travel) by 20% from a 2019 baseline by the end of 2023. Following this, the company has pledged to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes by 2025. These targets reflect a strong commitment to sustainability and align with industry standards for climate action. The emissions data and reduction initiatives are sourced directly from Black & Veatch, with no cascading from a parent organisation.

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Scope 1
3,467,000
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Scope 2
18,940,000
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Scope 3
22,664,000
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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

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Black & Veatch 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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