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Colas Group

Colas Group, a leading player in the construction and maintenance of transport infrastructure, is headquartered in France. Established in 1929, the company has grown to become a prominent name in the global civil engineering sector, with significant operations across Europe, North America, and Africa. Specialising in road construction, urban development, and rail infrastructure, Colas Group is renowned for its innovative solutions and commitment to sustainability. The company offers a diverse range of services, including asphalt production, road surfacing, and maintenance, setting itself apart through its focus on quality and environmental responsibility. With a strong market position, Colas Group has achieved numerous accolades for its projects, reflecting its dedication to excellence and safety in the industry. As a trusted partner in infrastructure development, Colas Group continues to shape the future of transport networks worldwide.

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57

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Construction Work 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.

20

Industry Benchmark

Colas Group's score of 57 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Colas Group's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Colas Group reported total carbon emissions of approximately 10,600,000,000 kg CO2e. This includes 1,500,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 100,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 9,000,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Colas has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve a 46.5% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by FY2030, using FY2019 as the baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are consistent with efforts to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Furthermore, Colas has committed to becoming Carbon Net Zero by 2040, encompassing all scopes of emissions. This long-term goal reflects the company's dedication to sustainability and reducing its overall carbon footprint in the construction and engineering sector.

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Scope 1
1,600,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
100,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
-
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Colas Group's primary industry is Construction work (45), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Colas Group is in FR, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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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