Colas Group

Colas Group's reported carbon emissions

Colas Group, a construction firm headquartered in France, has demonstrated a progressive approach to managing its carbon footprint. In 2024, the company reported total GHG emissions of approximately 9.6 billion kg CO2e. This figure comprises 1.4 billion kg CO2e from Scope 1, about 100 million kg CO2e from Scope 2, and approximately 8.1 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The preceding year, 2023, saw total emissions at around 10.6 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 1.5 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 100 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 9 billion kg CO2e. Colas Group has established ambitious climate commitments. Notably, it aims for Carbon Net Zero by 2040, as detailed in its environmental commitments. Furthermore, the company is working towards a 30% reduction in direct greenhouse gas emissions (Scopes 1 and 2) and a 30% reduction across its entire upstream value chain (Scope 3) by 2030, compared to a 2019 baseline year. These targets are supported by Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validations, which confirm that Colas SA's Scope 1 and 2 emissions targets align with keeping warming to 1.5°C. Specific SBTi targets include a 46.5% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by FY2030 from a FY2019 base year, and a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions within the same timeframe. The provided data indicates that the Scope 1 and 2 reduction targets are on track for the five-year period, while the Scope 3 reduction target is also on track. Emissions data for Colas Group is cascaded from its parent company, Colas SA, at cascade level 1, with a "current_subsidiary" relationship type. While specific details on absolute emission reductions achieved to date are not provided, the company's clear targets and SBTi validations highlight a commitment to significant decarbonisation efforts within the construction sector.