Buro Happold
Buro Happold, a renowned engineering consultancy, is headquartered in Great Britain and operates across major regions including Europe, the Middle East, and North America. Founded in 1976, the firm has established itself as a leader in the built environment, specialising in structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering, as well as sustainability consulting. With a commitment to innovative design and problem-solving, Buro Happold offers unique services that integrate engineering excellence with a deep understanding of client needs. The company has achieved notable recognition for its work on landmark projects, positioning itself as a trusted partner in delivering complex, multidisciplinary solutions. Buro Happold continues to shape the future of infrastructure and urban development, making a significant impact in the industry.
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Buro Happold's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Buro Happold reported total carbon emissions of approximately 12,316 tonnes CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 120 tonnes CO2e from Scope 1, 503 tonnes CO2e from Scope 2, and 11,693 tonnes CO2e from Scope 3. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2045. Buro Happold's near-term targets include a 21% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2025, using FY2020 as the baseline. Additionally, the firm plans to increase its sourcing of renewable electricity from 40% in FY2020 to 100% by FY2025. For Scope 3 emissions, the company aims to reduce emissions from business travel and employee commuting by 52.6% per full-time equivalent (FTE) by FY2028. Long-term, Buro Happold is committed to a significant reduction of 90% in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by FY2045, relative to the FY2020 baseline. Furthermore, the company intends for 50% of its suppliers by spend to have science-based targets by 2028, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and responsible sourcing.
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Add to project| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 194,000 | 00,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 286,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 9,466,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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