Carey, officially known as Carey Group, is a prominent player in the construction industry, headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 1969, the company has built a strong reputation across various operational regions, including London and the South East, specialising in civil engineering, groundworks, and infrastructure projects.
With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, Carey offers unique services that encompass everything from project management to specialist construction solutions. The company has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for excellence in safety and quality. As a leader in the construction sector, Carey continues to set benchmarks, ensuring that its projects not only meet but exceed industry standards.
+1 vs industry average
Carey’s score of 27 is lower than 49% 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
Construction Work has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Construction Work industry has reduced its overall emissions by 33% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Carey's reported carbon emissions
Carey: Construction Sector Emissions and Climate Commitments (GB)
In 2024, Carey reported total Scope 1 and 2 emissions of approximately 12.6 million kg CO2e (location-based). This comprises approximately 4.8 million kg CO2e for Scope 1 emissions and about 7.8 million kg CO2e for Scope 2 emissions (location-based).
For 2023, Carey's total Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 12.9 million kg CO2e (market-based). This consisted of approximately 3.9 million kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 9.1 million kg CO2e for Scope 2 emissions (market-based).
The company has established a climate commitment to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 market-based GHG emissions by 34% by 2028, using 2023 as the base year. This target is aligned with a 1.5 °C warming scenario.
Carey operates within the construction work (45) industry. The most recent emissions data available is for the reporting year 2024.
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Carey’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2 goals2028
34% reduction in Scope 1
During 2024, we established a target for our Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions, seeking a 34% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 marked-based GHG…
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Emissions comparison with industry peers
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