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Black & Veatch Corporation Sustainability Profile

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Black & Veatch Corporation, a leading global engineering, procurement, and construction 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 the energy, water, and telecommunications sectors, Black & Veatch offers innovative solutions that address the world's most pressing infrastructure challenges. The company is renowned for its comprehensive services, including project management, design, and consulting, which are tailored to meet the unique needs of its clients. With a commitment to sustainability and resilience, Black & Veatch has achieved numerous accolades, solidifying its position as a trusted partner in the industry. Its dedication to advancing technology and infrastructure development continues to set it apart in a competitive market.

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42

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services 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.

29

Industry Benchmark

Black & Veatch Corporation's score of 42 is higher than 68% 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 Corporation's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Black & Veatch Holding Company

Black & Veatch Corporation, headquartered in the US, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of figures in the latest emissions data. The company is a current subsidiary of Black & Veatch Holding Company, which may influence its climate commitments and reporting practices. Despite the lack of specific emissions data, Black & Veatch Corporation is part of a broader corporate family that engages in various climate initiatives. The emissions data and performance metrics are cascaded from Black & Veatch Holding Company, which may have its own sustainability targets and reporting frameworks, including participation in the CDP (formerly the Carbon Disclosure Project). As of now, Black & Veatch Corporation has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests that the company may still be in the process of developing its climate strategy or aligning with industry standards. In summary, while Black & Veatch Corporation does not currently provide specific emissions data or reduction targets, it operates within a corporate structure that may influence its climate commitments and reporting practices. Further information from Black & Veatch Holding Company could provide insights into the company's overall climate strategy and performance.

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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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How Carbon Intensive is Black & Veatch Corporation's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Black & Veatch Corporation's primary industry is Business Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Black & Veatch Corporation'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 Black & Veatch Corporation is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Black & Veatch Corporation's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Black & Veatch Corporation's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 10% last year and decreased by approximately 47% since 2017, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. A significant portion of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 35% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Business Travel" being the primary emissions source at 75% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Business Travel
75%

Black & Veatch Corporation'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.

Black & Veatch Corporation 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
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