Clayco, officially known as Clayco Inc., is a leading construction and real estate development firm headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1984, the company has established a strong presence across major operational regions, including the Midwest and South, specialising in sectors such as commercial, industrial, and residential construction.
Renowned for its innovative approach, Clayco offers a comprehensive range of services, including design-build, construction management, and real estate development. The firm’s commitment to sustainability and efficiency sets it apart in the industry, enabling it to deliver projects that meet the highest standards of quality and performance. With a robust portfolio and a reputation for excellence, Clayco has secured its position as a key player in the construction sector, consistently achieving notable milestones and client satisfaction.
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Clayco’s score of 40 is higher than 67% 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 typical carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Construction Work industry has reduced its overall emissions by 33% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2026
Reported emissions
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Clayco's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Clayco reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 4.9 billion kg CO2e. This figure includes 14,487,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 3,691,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 4,852,977,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals major contributions from the use of sold products (approximately 3.9 billion kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (approximately 797 million kg CO2e). Clayco has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. Additionally, it aims to cut Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services and the use of sold products by 51.6% per square foot of building constructed and designed, respectively, within the same timeframe. Long-term, Clayco is committed to a 90% reduction in absolute emissions across all scopes by 2050, again referencing the 2021 baseline. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the company's commitment to addressing climate change within the construction and engineering sector.
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Clayco’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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