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Founded in 1915, Black & Veatch, often known as B&V, is a distinguished global leader in critical infrastructure development. Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, USA, with extensive operations spanning Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, and the Americas, the employee-owned firm delivers comprehensive engineering, procurement, consulting, and construction (EPC) services worldwide.
With over a century of innovation, Black & Veatch specialises in vital sectors including power, water, and telecommunications. The company is at the forefront of sustainable infrastructure solutions, driving progress in energy transition, hydrogen, and data centres, ensuring resilient and efficient systems for communities globally.
35
DitchCarbon score
+11 vs industry average
Black & Veatch’s score of 35 is higher than 57% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
High
Construction Work has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.390
20182025
The Construction Work industry has reduced its overall emissions by 39% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
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Reported emissions
Scope 1
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Scope 3
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Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Black & Veatch's reported carbon emissions
Black & Veatch, a US-headquartered construction firm, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 33,981 tonnes CO2e in 2024. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 19,622 tonnes CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of around 2,324 tonnes CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of roughly 12,035 tonnes CO2e. Their Scope 3 emissions in 2024 were primarily driven by business travel, accounting for 9,010 tonnes CO2e.
Looking back, their total emissions were approximately 23,504 tonnes CO2e in 2023, 25,866 tonnes CO2e in 2022, 21,133 tonnes CO2e in 2021, 19,282 tonnes CO2e in 2020, and 38,175 tonnes CO2e in 2019.
Black & Veatch has set clear climate commitments. By 2023, the company aimed to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 40% from a 2019 baseline. Additionally, they committed to reducing overall greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (covering Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 business travel and teleworking) by 20% from the same 2019 baseline. Beyond these near-term targets, Black & Veatch is committed to achieving net-zero for its overall GHG emissions by 2025.
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Black & Veatch’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Climate Action 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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