Costain

Costain's reported carbon emissions

Costain, a construction work company based in the UK, has reported its carbon emissions for several years, with the most recent data available for 2024. In 2024, Costain's total reported emissions were approximately 278.2 million kg CO2e. This figure is comprised of Scope 1 emissions totalling around 4.8 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 0.9 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions amounting to roughly 272.6 million kg CO2e. For the preceding year, 2023, total emissions were approximately 281.4 million kg CO2e, including Scope 1 emissions of about 4.9 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of around 1.3 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 275.2 million kg CO2e. In 2022, total emissions were around 320.7 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 6.4 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at around 1.0 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 313.3 million kg CO2e. Costain has established several climate commitments. The company aims to achieve net zero for its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2035. Furthermore, Costain has set Science Based Targets (SBTi) aligned with a 1.5°C pathway. This includes a near-term commitment to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 42% by 2030, using a 2021 base year. They also commit to reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 42% within the same timeframe. Long-term, Costain aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90% by 2050 from the 2021 baseline, with a corresponding 90% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions. The company also aims for an overall net-zero target across its value chain by 2050. Initiatives to achieve these goals have been put in place to reduce CO2 emissions by approximately 40% by 2025.