Buro Happold
Buro Happold, a renowned engineering consultancy headquartered in Great Britain, has been a leader in the built environment since its establishment in 1976. With a strong presence in Europe, the Middle East, and North America, the firm excels in providing innovative solutions across various sectors, including infrastructure, sustainability, and building services. Specialising in structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering, Buro Happold is distinguished by its commitment to integrating cutting-edge technology with sustainable practices. The firm has achieved notable recognition for its work on high-profile projects, showcasing its expertise in delivering complex, multidisciplinary solutions. With a focus on collaboration and creativity, Buro Happold continues to solidify its position as a key player in the global engineering landscape.
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Buro Happold's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Buro Happold reported total carbon emissions of approximately 18,396,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 137,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 231,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 15,028,000 kg CO2e, which encompasses business travel (3,504,000 kg CO2e), employee commuting (1,030,000 kg CO2e), and purchased goods and services (12,878,000 kg CO2e). Buro Happold has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2045. Near-term targets include a 21% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2025 from a FY2020 baseline, and a 52.6% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from business travel and employee commuting per full-time equivalent (FTE) by FY2028. Additionally, the firm plans to increase its annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 40% in FY2020 to 100% by FY2025, and ensure that 50% of its suppliers by spend have science-based targets by 2028. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Buro Happold's commitment to sustainable practices within the professional services sector. The emissions data and targets are cascaded from its parent organization, Buro Happold Limited, ensuring a unified approach to carbon management across the corporate family.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 120,000 | 00,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 503,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 11,693,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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